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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.38, 9,774.37 and 3,939.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.38, 9,774.37 and 3,939.38 is: 5,435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.38 : 9,774.37 = 3,939.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.38/9,774.37 = 3,939.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.38x = 9,774.37 × 3,939.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.38x = 38,504,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,504,957.69/7,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.96

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