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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.52, 9,838.56 and 3,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.52, 9,838.56 and 3,942.73 is: 5,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.52 : 9,838.56 = 3,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.52/9,838.56 = 3,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.52x = 9,838.56 × 3,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.52x = 38,790,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790,757.41/7,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.87

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