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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.28, 9,847.14 and 3,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.28, 9,847.14 and 3,991.70 is: 5,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.28 : 9,847.14 = 3,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.28/9,847.14 = 3,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.28x = 9,847.14 × 3,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.28x = 39,306,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,306,828.74/7,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.80

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