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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.02, 9,846.81 and 3,991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.02, 9,846.81 and 3,991.23 is: 5,508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.02 : 9,846.81 = 3,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.02/9,846.81 = 3,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.02x = 9,846.81 × 3,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.02x = 39,300,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,883.48/7,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.17

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