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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.40, 9,828.72 and 3,892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.40, 9,828.72 and 3,892.09 is: 5,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.40 : 9,828.72 = 3,892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.40/9,828.72 = 3,892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.40x = 9,828.72 × 3,892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.40x = 38,254,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,262.82/7,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.98

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