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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.68, 9,769.07 and 3,935.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.68, 9,769.07 and 3,935.07 is: 5,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.68 : 9,769.07 = 3,935.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.68/9,769.07 = 3,935.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.68x = 9,769.07 × 3,935.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.68x = 38,441,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441,984.12/7,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.67

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