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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.16, 9,826.68 and 3,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.16, 9,826.68 and 3,978.28 is: 5,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.16 : 9,826.68 = 3,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.16/9,826.68 = 3,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.16x = 9,826.68 × 3,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.16x = 39,093,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093,284.51/7,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.96

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