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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.10, 9,853.26 and 3,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.10, 9,853.26 and 3,996.28 is: 5,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.10 : 9,853.26 = 3,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.10/9,853.26 = 3,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.10x = 9,853.26 × 3,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.10x = 39,376,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,376,385.87/7,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.82

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