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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.30, 9,868.80 and 3,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.30, 9,868.80 and 3,964.64 is: 5,471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.30 : 9,868.80 = 3,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.30/9,868.80 = 3,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.30x = 9,868.80 × 3,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.30x = 39,126,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,126,239.23/7,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.21

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