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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.78, 9,853.89 and 3,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.78, 9,853.89 and 3,996.36 is: 5,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.78 : 9,853.89 = 3,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.78/9,853.89 = 3,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.78x = 9,853.89 × 3,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.78x = 39,379,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,379,691.84/7,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.76

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