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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.99, 9,854.85 and 3,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.99, 9,854.85 and 3,997.17 is: 5,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.99 : 9,854.85 = 3,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.99/9,854.85 = 3,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.99x = 9,854.85 × 3,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.99x = 39,391,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391,510.77/7,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.25

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