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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.64, 9,768.72 and 3,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.64, 9,768.72 and 3,935.04 is: 5,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.64 : 9,768.72 = 3,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.64/9,768.72 = 3,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.64x = 9,768.72 × 3,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.64x = 38,440,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440,303.95/7,078.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.46

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