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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.39, 9,835.98 and 4,145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.39, 9,835.98 and 4,145.89 is: 5,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.39 : 9,835.98 = 4,145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.39/9,835.98 = 4,145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.39x = 9,835.98 × 4,145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.39x = 40,778,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778,891.12/7,130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.03

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