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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.73, 9,844.58 and 3,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.73, 9,844.58 and 3,989.92 is: 5,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.73 : 9,844.58 = 3,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.73/9,844.58 = 3,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.73x = 9,844.58 × 3,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.73x = 39,279,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279,073.81/7,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.11

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