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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.61, 9,849.93 and 3,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.61, 9,849.93 and 3,951.13 is: 5,452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.61 : 9,849.93 = 3,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.61/9,849.93 = 3,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.61x = 9,849.93 × 3,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.61x = 38,918,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918,353.92/7,137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.58

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