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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,124.44, 9,831.96 and 3,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,124.44, 9,831.96 and 3,981.22 is: 5,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,124.44 : 9,831.96 = 3,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,124.44/9,831.96 = 3,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,124.44x = 9,831.96 × 3,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,124.44x = 39,143,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143,195.79/7,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.21

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