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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.36, 9,867.32 and 3,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.36, 9,867.32 and 3,963.60 is: 5,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.36 : 9,867.32 = 3,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.36/9,867.32 = 3,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.36x = 9,867.32 × 3,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.36x = 39,110,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110,126.89/7,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.67

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