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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.76, 9,773.96 and 3,938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.76, 9,773.96 and 3,938.88 is: 5,435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.76 : 9,773.96 = 3,938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.76/9,773.96 = 3,938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.76x = 9,773.96 × 3,938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.76x = 38,498,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,498,435.87/7,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.51

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