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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.41, 9,855.27 and 3,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.41, 9,855.27 and 3,997.59 is: 5,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.41 : 9,855.27 = 3,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.41/9,855.27 = 3,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.41x = 9,855.27 × 3,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.41x = 39,397,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,397,328.80/7,141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.74

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