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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.10, 9,851.88 and 3,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.10, 9,851.88 and 3,995.28 is: 5,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.10 : 9,851.88 = 3,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.10/9,851.88 = 3,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.10x = 9,851.88 × 3,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.10x = 39,361,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361,019.13/7,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.44

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