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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,185.87, 9,916.41 and 3,999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,185.87, 9,916.41 and 3,999.63 is: 5,519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,185.87 : 9,916.41 = 3,999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,185.87/9,916.41 = 3,999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,185.87x = 9,916.41 × 3,999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,185.87x = 39,661,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661,970.93/7,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.44

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