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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.74, 9,836.94 and 3,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.74, 9,836.94 and 3,984.94 is: 5,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.74 : 9,836.94 = 3,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.74/9,836.94 = 3,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.74x = 9,836.94 × 3,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.74x = 39,199,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199,615.68/7,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.59

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