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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.46, 9,774.94 and 3,896.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.46, 9,774.94 and 3,896.73 is: 5,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.46 : 9,774.94 = 3,896.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.46/9,774.94 = 3,896.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.46x = 9,774.94 × 3,896.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.46x = 38,090,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,301.95/7,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.36

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