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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,138.13, 9,850.61 and 3,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,138.13, 9,850.61 and 3,951.59 is: 5,453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138.13 : 9,850.61 = 3,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138.13/9,850.61 = 3,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138.13x = 9,850.61 × 3,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138.13x = 38,925,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925,532.60/7,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.19

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