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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,136.63, 9,848.59 and 3,992.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,136.63, 9,848.59 and 3,992.81 is: 5,510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,136.63 : 9,848.59 = 3,992.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,136.63/9,848.59 = 3,992.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,136.63x = 9,848.59 × 3,992.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,136.63x = 39,323,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,563.28/7,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.11

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