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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.01, 9,839.16 and 3,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.01, 9,839.16 and 3,986.13 is: 5,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.01 : 9,839.16 = 3,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.01/9,839.16 = 3,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.01x = 9,839.16 × 3,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.01x = 39,220,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220,170.85/7,130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.72

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