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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.46, 9,844.11 and 3,989.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.46, 9,844.11 and 3,989.67 is: 5,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.46 : 9,844.11 = 3,989.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.46/9,844.11 = 3,989.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.46x = 9,844.11 × 3,989.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.46x = 39,274,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274,750.34/7,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.71

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