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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.96, 9,829.96 and 3,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.96, 9,829.96 and 3,979.92 is: 5,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.96 : 9,829.96 = 3,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.96/9,829.96 = 3,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.96x = 9,829.96 × 3,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.96x = 39,122,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,122,454.40/7,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.44

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