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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.93, 9,817.77 and 3,928.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.93, 9,817.77 and 3,928.12 is: 5,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.93 : 9,817.77 = 3,928.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.93/9,817.77 = 3,928.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.93x = 9,817.77 × 3,928.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.93x = 38,565,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,565,378.69/7,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.35

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