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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.10, 9,829.94 and 4,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.10, 9,829.94 and 4,291.52 is: 5,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.10 : 9,829.94 = 4,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.10/9,829.94 = 4,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.10x = 9,829.94 × 4,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.10x = 42,185,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185,313.50/7,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.00

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