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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.93, 9,858.84 and 4,000.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.93, 9,858.84 and 4,000.05 is: 5,520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.93 : 9,858.84 = 4,000.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.93/9,858.84 = 4,000.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.93x = 9,858.84 × 4,000.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.93x = 39,435,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,435,852.94/7,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.19

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