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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.64, 9,836.46 and 3,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.64, 9,836.46 and 3,983.83 is: 5,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.64 : 9,836.46 = 3,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.64/9,836.46 = 3,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.64x = 9,836.46 × 3,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.64x = 39,186,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,186,759.85/7,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.86

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