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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.91, 9,770.27 and 3,936.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.91, 9,770.27 and 3,936.09 is: 5,431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.91 : 9,770.27 = 3,936.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.91/9,770.27 = 3,936.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.91x = 9,770.27 × 3,936.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.91x = 38,456,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456,701.14/7,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.81

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