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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.44, 9,853.26 and 3,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.44, 9,853.26 and 3,996.20 is: 5,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.44 : 9,853.26 = 3,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.44/9,853.26 = 3,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.44x = 9,853.26 × 3,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.44x = 39,375,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,597.61/7,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.45

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