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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.68, 9,774.03 and 3,938.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.68, 9,774.03 and 3,938.89 is: 5,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.68 : 9,774.03 = 3,938.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.68/9,774.03 = 3,938.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.68x = 9,774.03 × 3,938.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.68x = 38,498,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498,829.03/7,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.63

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