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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.94, 9,829.65 and 3,979.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.94, 9,829.65 and 3,979.73 is: 5,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.94 : 9,829.65 = 3,979.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.94/9,829.65 = 3,979.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.94x = 9,829.65 × 3,979.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.94x = 39,119,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119,392.49/7,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.03

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