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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.25, 9,840.96 and 3,985.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.25, 9,840.96 and 3,985.83 is: 5,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.25 : 9,840.96 = 3,985.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.25/9,840.96 = 3,985.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.25x = 9,840.96 × 3,985.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.25x = 39,224,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,393.60/7,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.12

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