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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.52, 9,775.28 and 3,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.52, 9,775.28 and 3,939.92 is: 5,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.52 : 9,775.28 = 3,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.52/9,775.28 = 3,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.52x = 9,775.28 × 3,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.52x = 38,513,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,821.18/7,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.10

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