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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.10, 9,871.23 and 3,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.10, 9,871.23 and 3,966.39 is: 5,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.10 : 9,871.23 = 3,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.10/9,871.23 = 3,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.10x = 9,871.23 × 3,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.10x = 39,153,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,153,187.74/7,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.60

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