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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.34, 9,838.31 and 3,942.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.34, 9,838.31 and 3,942.54 is: 5,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.34 : 9,838.31 = 3,942.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.34/9,838.31 = 3,942.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.34x = 9,838.31 × 3,942.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.34x = 38,787,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787,910.99/7,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.61

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