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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.72, 9,836.28 and 3,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.72, 9,836.28 and 3,983.96 is: 5,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.72 : 9,836.28 = 3,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.72/9,836.28 = 3,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.72x = 9,836.28 × 3,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.72x = 39,187,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,346.07/7,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.88

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