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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.47, 9,768.27 and 3,934.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.47, 9,768.27 and 3,934.67 is: 5,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.47 : 9,768.27 = 3,934.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.47/9,768.27 = 3,934.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.47x = 9,768.27 × 3,934.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.47x = 38,434,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,434,870.08/7,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.83

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