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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.01, 9,835.34 and 3,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.01, 9,835.34 and 3,983.40 is: 5,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.01 : 9,835.34 = 3,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.01/9,835.34 = 3,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.01x = 9,835.34 × 3,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.01x = 39,178,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178,073.44/7,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.13

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