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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.93, 9,833.79 and 3,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.93, 9,833.79 and 3,982.74 is: 5,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.93 : 9,833.79 = 3,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.93/9,833.79 = 3,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.93x = 9,833.79 × 3,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.93x = 39,165,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,428.78/7,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.18

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