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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.52, 9,855.14 and 3,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.52, 9,855.14 and 3,954.63 is: 5,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.52 : 9,855.14 = 3,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.52/9,855.14 = 3,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.52x = 9,855.14 × 3,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.52x = 38,973,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,973,432.30/7,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.30

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