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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.60, 9,853.92 and 3,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.60, 9,853.92 and 3,996.90 is: 5,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.60 : 9,853.92 = 3,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.60/9,853.92 = 3,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.60x = 9,853.92 × 3,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.60x = 39,385,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385,132.85/7,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.66

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