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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.72, 9,855.92 and 3,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.72, 9,855.92 and 3,997.28 is: 5,516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.72 : 9,855.92 = 3,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.72/9,855.92 = 3,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.72x = 9,855.92 × 3,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.72x = 39,396,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,396,871.90/7,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.44

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