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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.38, 9,855.09 and 3,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.38, 9,855.09 and 3,997.50 is: 5,516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.38 : 9,855.09 = 3,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.38/9,855.09 = 3,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.38x = 9,855.09 × 3,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.38x = 39,395,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395,722.28/7,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.54

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