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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.32, 9,838.42 and 3,985.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.32, 9,838.42 and 3,985.51 is: 5,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.32 : 9,838.42 = 3,985.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.32/9,838.42 = 3,985.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.32x = 9,838.42 × 3,985.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.32x = 39,211,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211,121.29/7,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.98

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