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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.11, 9,843.98 and 3,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.11, 9,843.98 and 3,946.35 is: 5,446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.11 : 9,843.98 = 3,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.11/9,843.98 = 3,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.11x = 9,843.98 × 3,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.11x = 38,847,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847,785.54/7,133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.13

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