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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.51, 9,841.64 and 3,988.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.51, 9,841.64 and 3,988.71 is: 5,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.51 : 9,841.64 = 3,988.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.51/9,841.64 = 3,988.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.51x = 9,841.64 × 3,988.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.51x = 39,255,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,427.94/7,131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.50

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