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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.66, 9,860.50 and 3,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.66, 9,860.50 and 3,958.72 is: 5,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.66 : 9,860.50 = 3,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.66/9,860.50 = 3,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.66x = 9,860.50 × 3,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.66x = 39,034,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034,958.56/7,145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.75

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