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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.08, 9,843.78 and 3,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.08, 9,843.78 and 3,989.20 is: 5,505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.08 : 9,843.78 = 3,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.08/9,843.78 = 3,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.08x = 9,843.78 × 3,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.08x = 39,268,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,268,807.18/7,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.17

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