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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.04, 9,853.20 and 3,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.04, 9,853.20 and 3,996.28 is: 5,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.04 : 9,853.20 = 3,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.04/9,853.20 = 3,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.04x = 9,853.20 × 3,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.04x = 39,376,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,376,146.10/7,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.84

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