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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.27, 9,834.94 and 4,143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.27, 9,834.94 and 4,143.06 is: 5,717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.27 : 9,834.94 = 4,143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.27/9,834.94 = 4,143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.27x = 9,834.94 × 4,143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.27x = 40,746,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746,746.52/7,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.02

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