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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.88, 9,771.96 and 3,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.88, 9,771.96 and 3,937 is: 5,433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.88 : 9,771.96 = 3,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.88/9,771.96 = 3,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.88x = 9,771.96 × 3,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.88x = 38,472,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472,206.52/7,080.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.25

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