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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.46, 9,773.56 and 3,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.46, 9,773.56 and 3,895.73 is: 5,375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.46 : 9,773.56 = 3,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.46/9,773.56 = 3,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.46x = 9,773.56 × 3,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.46x = 38,075,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075,150.90/7,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.98

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