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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.22, 9,838.44 and 3,942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.22, 9,838.44 and 3,942.68 is: 5,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.22 : 9,838.44 = 3,942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.22/9,838.44 = 3,942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.22x = 9,838.44 × 3,942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.22x = 38,789,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789,820.62/7,129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.96

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