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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.49, 9,840.09 and 3,986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.49, 9,840.09 and 3,986.69 is: 5,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.49 : 9,840.09 = 3,986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.49/9,840.09 = 3,986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.49x = 9,840.09 × 3,986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.49x = 39,229,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,229,388.40/7,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.64

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