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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.53, 9,767.77 and 3,891.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.53, 9,767.77 and 3,891.66 is: 5,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.53 : 9,767.77 = 3,891.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.53/9,767.77 = 3,891.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.53x = 9,767.77 × 3,891.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.53x = 38,012,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012,839.80/7,078.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.16

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