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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.95, 9,845.37 and 3,991.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.95, 9,845.37 and 3,991.15 is: 5,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.95 : 9,845.37 = 3,991.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.95/9,845.37 = 3,991.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.95x = 9,845.37 × 3,991.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.95x = 39,294,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,294,279.29/7,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.07

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