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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.65, 9,842.72 and 3,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.65, 9,842.72 and 3,988.44 is: 5,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.65 : 9,842.72 = 3,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.65/9,842.72 = 3,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.65x = 9,842.72 × 3,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.65x = 39,257,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,257,078.21/7,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.63

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