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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,115.17, 9,819.20 and 3,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,115.17, 9,819.20 and 3,971.96 is: 5,481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,115.17 : 9,819.20 = 3,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,115.17/9,819.20 = 3,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,115.17x = 9,819.20 × 3,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,115.17x = 39,001,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001,469.63/7,115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.45

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