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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.57, 9,840.25 and 3,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.57, 9,840.25 and 3,986.76 is: 5,501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.57 : 9,840.25 = 3,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.57/9,840.25 = 3,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.57x = 9,840.25 × 3,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.57x = 39,230,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230,715.09/7,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.76

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