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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.92, 9,868.15 and 3,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.92, 9,868.15 and 3,920.72 is: 5,410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.92 : 9,868.15 = 3,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.92/9,868.15 = 3,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.92x = 9,868.15 × 3,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.92x = 38,690,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690,253.07/7,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.53

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