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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.74, 9,839.70 and 3,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.74, 9,839.70 and 3,986.94 is: 5,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.74 : 9,839.70 = 3,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.74/9,839.70 = 3,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.74x = 9,839.70 × 3,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.74x = 39,230,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230,293.52/7,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.35

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