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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.88, 9,774.60 and 3,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.88, 9,774.60 and 3,939 is: 5,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.88 : 9,774.60 = 3,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.88/9,774.60 = 3,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.88x = 9,774.60 × 3,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.88x = 38,502,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502,149.40/7,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.95

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