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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.98, 9,769.92 and 3,936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.98, 9,769.92 and 3,936.22 is: 5,431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.98 : 9,769.92 = 3,936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.98/9,769.92 = 3,936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.98x = 9,769.92 × 3,936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.98x = 38,456,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456,554.50/7,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.73

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