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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.28, 9,849.64 and 3,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.28, 9,849.64 and 3,993.44 is: 5,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.28 : 9,849.64 = 3,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.28/9,849.64 = 3,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.28x = 9,849.64 × 3,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.28x = 39,333,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,946.36/7,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.06

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