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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.36, 9,845.03 and 3,989.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.36, 9,845.03 and 3,989.75 is: 5,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.36 : 9,845.03 = 3,989.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.36/9,845.03 = 3,989.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.36x = 9,845.03 × 3,989.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.36x = 39,279,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,188.49/7,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.41

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