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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.46, 9,775.44 and 3,939.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.46, 9,775.44 and 3,939.85 is: 5,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.46 : 9,775.44 = 3,939.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.46/9,775.44 = 3,939.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.46x = 9,775.44 × 3,939.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.46x = 38,513,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,698.71/7,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.13

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