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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.28, 9,833.34 and 3,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.28, 9,833.34 and 3,981.70 is: 5,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.28 : 9,833.34 = 3,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.28/9,833.34 = 3,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.28x = 9,833.34 × 3,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.28x = 39,153,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,153,409.88/7,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.00

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