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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.07, 9,851.83 and 3,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.07, 9,851.83 and 3,995.26 is: 5,513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.07 : 9,851.83 = 3,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.07/9,851.83 = 3,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.07x = 9,851.83 × 3,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.07x = 39,360,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,587.71/7,139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.41

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