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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.76, 9,837.84 and 3,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.76, 9,837.84 and 3,984.88 is: 5,499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.76 : 9,837.84 = 3,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.76/9,837.84 = 3,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.76x = 9,837.84 × 3,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.76x = 39,202,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,611.86/7,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.22

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