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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.48, 9,768.36 and 3,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.48, 9,768.36 and 3,934.72 is: 5,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.48 : 9,768.36 = 3,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.48/9,768.36 = 3,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.48x = 9,768.36 × 3,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.48x = 38,435,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,435,761.46/7,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.95

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