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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.88, 9,844.56 and 3,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.88, 9,844.56 and 3,947.30 is: 5,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.88 : 9,844.56 = 3,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.88/9,844.56 = 3,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.88x = 9,844.56 × 3,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.88x = 38,859,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859,382.47/7,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.16

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