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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.88, 9,844.76 and 3,990.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.88, 9,844.76 and 3,990.67 is: 5,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.88 : 9,844.76 = 3,990.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.88/9,844.76 = 3,990.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.88x = 9,844.76 × 3,990.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.88x = 39,287,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287,188.39/7,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.13

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