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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.80, 9,860.97 and 3,958.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.80, 9,860.97 and 3,958.97 is: 5,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.80 : 9,860.97 = 3,958.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.80/9,860.97 = 3,958.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.80x = 9,860.97 × 3,958.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.80x = 39,039,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039,284.40/7,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.25

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