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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.54, 9,816.68 and 3,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.54, 9,816.68 and 3,969.72 is: 5,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.54 : 9,816.68 = 3,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.54/9,816.68 = 3,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.54x = 9,816.68 × 3,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.54x = 38,969,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,470.93/7,113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.21

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