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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.54, 9,852.50 and 3,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.54, 9,852.50 and 3,995.76 is: 5,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.54 : 9,852.50 = 3,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.54/9,852.50 = 3,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.54x = 9,852.50 × 3,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.54x = 39,368,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,368,225.40/7,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.11

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