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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.64, 9,844.26 and 3,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.64, 9,844.26 and 3,990.12 is: 5,506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.64 : 9,844.26 = 3,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.64/9,844.26 = 3,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.64x = 9,844.26 × 3,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.64x = 39,279,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,778.71/7,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.27

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