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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,138.53, 9,851.63 and 3,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,138.53, 9,851.63 and 3,994.92 is: 5,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138.53 : 9,851.63 = 3,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138.53/9,851.63 = 3,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138.53x = 9,851.63 × 3,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138.53x = 39,356,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356,453.75/7,138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.24

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