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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.58, 9,868.95 and 3,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.58, 9,868.95 and 3,965.01 is: 5,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.58 : 9,868.95 = 3,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.58/9,868.95 = 3,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.58x = 9,868.95 × 3,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.58x = 39,130,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130,485.44/7,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.59

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