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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.76, 9,769.98 and 3,935.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.76, 9,769.98 and 3,935.88 is: 5,431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.76 : 9,769.98 = 3,935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.76/9,769.98 = 3,935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.76x = 9,769.98 × 3,935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.76x = 38,453,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,453,468.88/7,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.47

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