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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.84, 9,853.11 and 3,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.84, 9,853.11 and 3,996.02 is: 5,514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.84 : 9,853.11 = 3,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.84/9,853.11 = 3,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.84x = 9,853.11 × 3,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.84x = 39,373,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373,224.62/7,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.58

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