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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.70, 9,829.25 and 3,936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.70, 9,829.25 and 3,936.20 is: 5,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.70 : 9,829.25 = 3,936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.70/9,829.25 = 3,936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.70x = 9,829.25 × 3,936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.70x = 38,689,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689,839.78/7,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.91

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