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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,138.51, 9,851.15 and 3,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,138.51, 9,851.15 and 3,994.70 is: 5,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138.51 : 9,851.15 = 3,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138.51/9,851.15 = 3,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138.51x = 9,851.15 × 3,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138.51x = 39,352,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,349.64/7,138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.69

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