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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.18, 9,848.43 and 3,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.18, 9,848.43 and 3,993.30 is: 5,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.18 : 9,848.43 = 3,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.18/9,848.43 = 3,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.18x = 9,848.43 × 3,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.18x = 39,327,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,735.52/7,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.26

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