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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.08, 9,846.50 and 3,991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.08, 9,846.50 and 3,991.29 is: 5,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.08 : 9,846.50 = 3,991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.08/9,846.50 = 3,991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.08x = 9,846.50 × 3,991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.08x = 39,300,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,236.99/7,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.03

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