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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.73, 9,837.59 and 3,942.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.73, 9,837.59 and 3,942.17 is: 5,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.73 : 9,837.59 = 3,942.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.73/9,837.59 = 3,942.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.73x = 9,837.59 × 3,942.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.73x = 38,781,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781,420.16/7,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.16

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