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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.60, 9,858.14 and 3,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.60, 9,858.14 and 3,999.78 is: 5,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.60 : 9,858.14 = 3,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.60/9,858.14 = 3,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.60x = 9,858.14 × 3,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.60x = 39,430,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,430,391.21/7,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.68

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