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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.16, 9,848.68 and 3,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.16, 9,848.68 and 3,993.28 is: 5,510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.16 : 9,848.68 = 3,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.16/9,848.68 = 3,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.16x = 9,848.68 × 3,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.16x = 39,328,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328,536.87/7,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.39

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