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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.87, 9,860.91 and 3,959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.87, 9,860.91 and 3,959.07 is: 5,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.87 : 9,860.91 = 3,959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.87/9,860.91 = 3,959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.87x = 9,860.91 × 3,959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.87x = 39,040,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,032.95/7,145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.30

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