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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.80, 9,851.52 and 3,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.80, 9,851.52 and 3,995.40 is: 5,512.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.80 : 9,851.52 = 3,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.80/9,851.52 = 3,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.80x = 9,851.52 × 3,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.80x = 39,360,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,763.01/7,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.87

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