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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.77, 9,844.92 and 3,989.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.77, 9,844.92 and 3,989.95 is: 5,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.77 : 9,844.92 = 3,989.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.77/9,844.92 = 3,989.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.77x = 9,844.92 × 3,989.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.77x = 39,280,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,738.55/7,133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.31

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