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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.14, 9,767.70 and 3,891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.14, 9,767.70 and 3,891.51 is: 5,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.14 : 9,767.70 = 3,891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.14/9,767.70 = 3,891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.14x = 9,767.70 × 3,891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.14x = 38,011,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011,102.23/7,078.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.21

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