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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.06, 9,828.45 and 3,978.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.06, 9,828.45 and 3,978.18 is: 5,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.06 : 9,828.45 = 3,978.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.06/9,828.45 = 3,978.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.06x = 9,828.45 × 3,978.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.06x = 39,099,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,343.22/7,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.89

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