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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.46, 9,852.39 and 3,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.46, 9,852.39 and 3,995.68 is: 5,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.46 : 9,852.39 = 3,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.46/9,852.39 = 3,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.46x = 9,852.39 × 3,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.46x = 39,366,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366,997.68/7,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.00

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