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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.22, 9,832.77 and 3,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.22, 9,832.77 and 3,981.40 is: 5,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.22 : 9,832.77 = 3,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.22/9,832.77 = 3,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.22x = 9,832.77 × 3,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.22x = 39,148,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,148,225.01/7,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.32

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