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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.87, 9,836.28 and 3,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.87, 9,836.28 and 3,941.46 is: 5,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.87 : 9,836.28 = 3,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.87/9,836.28 = 3,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.87x = 9,836.28 × 3,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.87x = 38,769,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,769,304.17/7,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.12

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