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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.95, 9,842.12 and 3,988.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.95, 9,842.12 and 3,988.74 is: 5,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.95 : 9,842.12 = 3,988.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.95/9,842.12 = 3,988.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.95x = 9,842.12 × 3,988.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.95x = 39,257,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,257,637.79/7,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.48

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