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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.69, 9,768.49 and 3,934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.69, 9,768.49 and 3,934.81 is: 5,429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.69 : 9,768.49 = 3,934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.69/9,768.49 = 3,934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.69x = 9,768.49 × 3,934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.69x = 38,437,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437,152.14/7,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.98

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