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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.47, 9,773.83 and 3,939.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.47, 9,773.83 and 3,939.27 is: 5,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.47 : 9,773.83 = 3,939.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.47/9,773.83 = 3,939.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.47x = 9,773.83 × 3,939.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.47x = 38,501,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,755.30/7,082.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.20

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