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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.98, 9,827.52 and 4,138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.98, 9,827.52 and 4,138.25 is: 5,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.98 : 9,827.52 = 4,138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.98/9,827.52 = 4,138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.98x = 9,827.52 × 4,138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.98x = 40,668,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668,685.50/7,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.51

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