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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.51, 9,855.29 and 3,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.51, 9,855.29 and 3,997.70 is: 5,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.51 : 9,855.29 = 3,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.51/9,855.29 = 3,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.51x = 9,855.29 × 3,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.51x = 39,398,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,398,492.83/7,141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.83

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