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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.43, 9,773.09 and 3,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.43, 9,773.09 and 3,895.73 is: 5,375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.43 : 9,773.09 = 3,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.43/9,773.09 = 3,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.43x = 9,773.09 × 3,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.43x = 38,073,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,251.56/7,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.73

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