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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.03, 9,853.02 and 3,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.03, 9,853.02 and 3,996.24 is: 5,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.03 : 9,853.02 = 3,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.03/9,853.02 = 3,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.03x = 9,853.02 × 3,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.03x = 39,375,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,032.64/7,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.69

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