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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.81, 9,868.48 and 3,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.81, 9,868.48 and 3,964.44 is: 5,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.81 : 9,868.48 = 3,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.81/9,868.48 = 3,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.81x = 9,868.48 × 3,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.81x = 39,122,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,122,996.85/7,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.13

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