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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.67, 9,829.89 and 3,979.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.67, 9,829.89 and 3,979.47 is: 5,492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.67 : 9,829.89 = 3,979.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.67/9,829.89 = 3,979.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.67x = 9,829.89 × 3,979.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.67x = 39,117,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117,752.36/7,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.01

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