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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.83, 9,813.59 and 4,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.83, 9,813.59 and 4,127.09 is: 5,694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.83 : 9,813.59 = 4,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.83/9,813.59 = 4,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.83x = 9,813.59 × 4,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.83x = 40,501,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,514.93/7,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.95

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