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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.77, 9,768.46 and 3,934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.77, 9,768.46 and 3,934.89 is: 5,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.77 : 9,768.46 = 3,934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.77/9,768.46 = 3,934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.77x = 9,768.46 × 3,934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.77x = 38,437,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437,815.57/7,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.01

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