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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.16, 9,835.48 and 3,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.16, 9,835.48 and 3,983.34 is: 5,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.16 : 9,835.48 = 3,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.16/9,835.48 = 3,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.16x = 9,835.48 × 3,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.16x = 39,178,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178,080.36/7,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.01

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