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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.79, 9,868.11 and 3,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.79, 9,868.11 and 3,964.14 is: 5,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.79 : 9,868.11 = 3,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.79/9,868.11 = 3,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.79x = 9,868.11 × 3,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.79x = 39,118,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118,569.58/7,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.52

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