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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.30, 9,853.95 and 3,996.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.30, 9,853.95 and 3,996.42 is: 5,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.30 : 9,853.95 = 3,996.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.30/9,853.95 = 3,996.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.30x = 9,853.95 × 3,996.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.30x = 39,380,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380,522.86/7,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.25

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