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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.20, 9,806.78 and 3,962.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.20, 9,806.78 and 3,962.39 is: 5,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.20 : 9,806.78 = 3,962.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.20/9,806.78 = 3,962.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.20x = 9,806.78 × 3,962.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.20x = 38,858,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858,247.88/7,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.22

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