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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.87, 9,866.55 and 3,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.87, 9,866.55 and 3,963.30 is: 5,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.87 : 9,866.55 = 3,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.87/9,866.55 = 3,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.87x = 9,866.55 × 3,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.87x = 39,104,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104,097.62/7,149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.20

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