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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.30, 9,824.63 and 3,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.30, 9,824.63 and 3,975.49 is: 5,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.30 : 9,824.63 = 3,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.30/9,824.63 = 3,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.30x = 9,824.63 × 3,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.30x = 39,057,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057,673.88/7,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.17

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