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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.24, 9,836.52 and 3,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.24, 9,836.52 and 3,984.08 is: 5,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.24 : 9,836.52 = 3,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.24/9,836.52 = 3,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.24x = 9,836.52 × 3,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.24x = 39,189,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,189,482.60/7,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.55

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