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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.46, 9,842.82 and 3,988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.46, 9,842.82 and 3,988.64 is: 5,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.46 : 9,842.82 = 3,988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.46/9,842.82 = 3,988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.46x = 9,842.82 × 3,988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.46x = 39,259,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259,475.21/7,132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.34

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