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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.15, 9,868.83 and 3,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.15, 9,868.83 and 3,964.41 is: 5,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.15 : 9,868.83 = 3,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.15/9,868.83 = 3,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.15x = 9,868.83 × 3,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.15x = 39,124,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,088.34/7,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.02

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