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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.43, 9,834.98 and 3,983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.43, 9,834.98 and 3,983.55 is: 5,496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.43 : 9,834.98 = 3,983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.43/9,834.98 = 3,983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.43x = 9,834.98 × 3,983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.43x = 39,178,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178,114.66/7,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.81

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