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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.66, 9,846.97 and 3,949.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.66, 9,846.97 and 3,949.09 is: 5,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.66 : 9,846.97 = 3,949.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.66/9,846.97 = 3,949.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.66x = 9,846.97 × 3,949.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.66x = 38,886,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,605.25/7,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.61

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