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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.36, 9,835.53 and 3,940.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.36, 9,835.53 and 3,940.47 is: 5,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.36 : 9,835.53 = 3,940.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.36/9,835.53 = 3,940.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.36x = 9,835.53 × 3,940.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.36x = 38,756,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,756,610.90/7,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.72

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