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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.44, 9,852.33 and 3,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.44, 9,852.33 and 3,995.63 is: 5,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.44 : 9,852.33 = 3,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.44/9,852.33 = 3,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.44x = 9,852.33 × 3,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.44x = 39,366,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366,267.99/7,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.91

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