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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.19, 9,846.59 and 3,991.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.19, 9,846.59 and 3,991.38 is: 5,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.19 : 9,846.59 = 3,991.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.19/9,846.59 = 3,991.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.19x = 9,846.59 × 3,991.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.19x = 39,301,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,482.39/7,135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.12

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