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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.76, 9,817.14 and 3,969.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.76, 9,817.14 and 3,969.88 is: 5,478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.76 : 9,817.14 = 3,969.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.76/9,817.14 = 3,969.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.76x = 9,817.14 × 3,969.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.76x = 38,972,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972,867.74/7,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.52

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