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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.08, 9,770.12 and 3,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.08, 9,770.12 and 3,892.76 is: 5,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.08 : 9,770.12 = 3,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.08/9,770.12 = 3,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.08x = 9,770.12 × 3,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.08x = 38,032,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,032,715.25/7,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.80

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