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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.26, 9,846.88 and 3,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.26, 9,846.88 and 3,991.44 is: 5,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.26 : 9,846.88 = 3,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.26/9,846.88 = 3,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.26x = 9,846.88 × 3,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.26x = 39,303,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,303,230.71/7,135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.31

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