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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.53, 9,768.02 and 3,934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.53, 9,768.02 and 3,934.65 is: 5,429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.53 : 9,768.02 = 3,934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.53/9,768.02 = 3,934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.53x = 9,768.02 × 3,934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.53x = 38,433,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433,720.22/7,078.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.62

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