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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.26, 9,849.02 and 3,993.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.26, 9,849.02 and 3,993.65 is: 5,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.26 : 9,849.02 = 3,993.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.26/9,849.02 = 3,993.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.26x = 9,849.02 × 3,993.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.26x = 39,333,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,469.51/7,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.01

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