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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.13, 9,854.96 and 3,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.13, 9,854.96 and 3,997.52 is: 5,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.13 : 9,854.96 = 3,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.13/9,854.96 = 3,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.13x = 9,854.96 × 3,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.13x = 39,395,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395,330.44/7,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.68

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