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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.68, 9,845.64 and 3,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.68, 9,845.64 and 3,990.88 is: 5,507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.68 : 9,845.64 = 3,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.68/9,845.64 = 3,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.68x = 9,845.64 × 3,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.68x = 39,292,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292,767.76/7,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.29

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