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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.14, 9,828.24 and 3,978.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.14, 9,828.24 and 3,978.26 is: 5,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.14 : 9,828.24 = 3,978.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.14/9,828.24 = 3,978.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.14x = 9,828.24 × 3,978.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.14x = 39,099,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,294.06/7,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.82

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