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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.19, 9,836.94 and 3,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.19, 9,836.94 and 3,984.31 is: 5,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.19 : 9,836.94 = 3,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.19/9,836.94 = 3,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.19x = 9,836.94 × 3,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.19x = 39,193,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,418.41/7,128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.37

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