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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.08, 9,827.60 and 5,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.08, 9,827.60 and 5,935.02 is: 8,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.08 : 9,827.60 = 5,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.08/9,827.60 = 5,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.08x = 9,827.60 × 5,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.08x = 58,327,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327,002.55/7,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.01

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