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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.13, 9,843.71 and 3,989.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.13, 9,843.71 and 3,989.34 is: 5,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.13 : 9,843.71 = 3,989.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.13/9,843.71 = 3,989.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.13x = 9,843.71 × 3,989.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.13x = 39,269,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269,886.10/7,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.28

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