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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,136.08, 9,847.30 and 3,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,136.08, 9,847.30 and 3,991.66 is: 5,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,136.08 : 9,847.30 = 3,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,136.08/9,847.30 = 3,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,136.08x = 9,847.30 × 3,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,136.08x = 39,307,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,073.52/7,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.22

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