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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.51, 9,849.36 and 3,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.51, 9,849.36 and 3,993.90 is: 5,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.51 : 9,849.36 = 3,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.51/9,849.36 = 3,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.51x = 9,849.36 × 3,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.51x = 39,337,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337,358.90/7,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.36

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