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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.14, 9,826.86 and 3,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.14, 9,826.86 and 3,977.26 is: 5,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.14 : 9,826.86 = 3,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.14/9,826.86 = 3,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.14x = 9,826.86 × 3,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.14x = 39,083,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,977.20/7,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.44

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