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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.07, 9,828.66 and 3,978.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.07, 9,828.66 and 3,978.19 is: 5,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.07 : 9,828.66 = 3,978.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.07/9,828.66 = 3,978.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.07x = 9,828.66 × 3,978.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.07x = 39,100,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100,267.27/7,122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.02

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