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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.13, 9,806.40 and 3,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.13, 9,806.40 and 3,962.25 is: 5,467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.13 : 9,806.40 = 3,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.13/9,806.40 = 3,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.13x = 9,806.40 × 3,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.13x = 38,855,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,408.40/7,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.87

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