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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.58, 9,842.08 and 3,987.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.58, 9,842.08 and 3,987.56 is: 5,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.58 : 9,842.08 = 3,987.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.58/9,842.08 = 3,987.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.58x = 9,842.08 × 3,987.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.58x = 39,245,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,245,884.52/7,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.11

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