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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.74, 9,845.49 and 3,990.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.74, 9,845.49 and 3,990.58 is: 5,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.74 : 9,845.49 = 3,990.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.74/9,845.49 = 3,990.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.74x = 9,845.49 × 3,990.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.74x = 39,289,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289,215.48/7,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.52

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