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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.62, 9,806.98 and 4,122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.62, 9,806.98 and 4,122.39 is: 5,688.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.62 : 9,806.98 = 4,122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.62/9,806.98 = 4,122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.62x = 9,806.98 × 4,122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.62x = 40,428,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,428,196.28/7,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.81

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