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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.84, 9,776.16 and 3,940.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.84, 9,776.16 and 3,940.96 is: 5,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.84 : 9,776.16 = 3,940.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.84/9,776.16 = 3,940.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.84x = 9,776.16 × 3,940.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.84x = 38,527,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,527,455.51/7,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.78

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