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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.48, 9,769.98 and 3,935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.48, 9,769.98 and 3,935.48 is: 5,431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.48 : 9,769.98 = 3,935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.48/9,769.98 = 3,935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.48x = 9,769.98 × 3,935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.48x = 38,449,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449,560.89/7,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.13

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