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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.54, 9,846.93 and 3,991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.54, 9,846.93 and 3,991.73 is: 5,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.54 : 9,846.93 = 3,991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.54/9,846.93 = 3,991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.54x = 9,846.93 × 3,991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.54x = 39,306,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,306,251.62/7,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.52

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