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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.01, 9,854.89 and 3,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.01, 9,854.89 and 3,954.30 is: 5,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.01 : 9,854.89 = 3,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.01/9,854.89 = 3,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.01x = 9,854.89 × 3,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.01x = 38,969,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,191.53/7,141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.10

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