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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.24, 9,845.12 and 3,988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.24, 9,845.12 and 3,988.84 is: 5,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.24 : 9,845.12 = 3,988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.24/9,845.12 = 3,988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.24x = 9,845.12 × 3,988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.24x = 39,270,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270,608.46/7,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.30

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