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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.04, 9,828.72 and 4,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.04, 9,828.72 and 4,326 is: 5,970.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.04 : 9,828.72 = 4,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.04/9,828.72 = 4,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.04x = 9,828.72 × 4,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.04x = 42,519,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,042.72/7,121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.90

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