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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,142.96, 9,855.59 and 4,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,142.96, 9,855.59 and 4,157 is: 5,735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,142.96 : 9,855.59 = 4,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,142.96/9,855.59 = 4,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,142.96x = 9,855.59 × 4,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,142.96x = 40,969,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969,687.63/7,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.67

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