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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.68, 9,847.62 and 3,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.68, 9,847.62 and 3,991.32 is: 5,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.68 : 9,847.62 = 3,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.68/9,847.62 = 3,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.68x = 9,847.62 × 3,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.68x = 39,305,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,305,002.66/7,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.24

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