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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.68, 9,835.98 and 3,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.68, 9,835.98 and 3,983.86 is: 5,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.68 : 9,835.98 = 3,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.68/9,835.98 = 3,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.68x = 9,835.98 × 3,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.68x = 39,185,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185,167.28/7,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.60

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