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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.42, 9,834.99 and 3,940.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.42, 9,834.99 and 3,940.29 is: 5,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.42 : 9,834.99 = 3,940.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.42/9,834.99 = 3,940.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.42x = 9,834.99 × 3,940.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.42x = 38,752,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752,712.75/7,127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.13

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