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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.47, 9,833.12 and 3,981.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.47, 9,833.12 and 3,981.65 is: 5,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.47 : 9,833.12 = 3,981.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.47/9,833.12 = 3,981.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.47x = 9,833.12 × 3,981.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.47x = 39,152,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,056.88/7,125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.67

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