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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.38, 9,829.08 and 3,978.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.38, 9,829.08 and 3,978.77 is: 5,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.38 : 9,829.08 = 3,978.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.38/9,829.08 = 3,978.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.38x = 9,829.08 × 3,978.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.38x = 39,107,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107,599.49/7,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.81

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