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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.28, 9,838.72 and 3,985.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.28, 9,838.72 and 3,985.46 is: 5,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.28 : 9,838.72 = 3,985.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.28/9,838.72 = 3,985.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.28x = 9,838.72 × 3,985.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.28x = 39,211,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211,884.25/7,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.12

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