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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.72, 9,826.54 and 3,977.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.72, 9,826.54 and 3,977.11 is: 5,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.72 : 9,826.54 = 3,977.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.72/9,826.54 = 3,977.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.72x = 9,826.54 × 3,977.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.72x = 39,081,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081,230.50/7,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.38

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