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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.08, 9,825.72 and 3,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.08, 9,825.72 and 3,976.28 is: 5,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.08 : 9,825.72 = 3,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.08/9,825.72 = 3,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.08x = 9,825.72 × 3,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.08x = 39,069,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069,764.79/7,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.26

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