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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.86, 9,775.89 and 3,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.86, 9,775.89 and 3,940.25 is: 5,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.86 : 9,775.89 = 3,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.86/9,775.89 = 3,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.86x = 9,775.89 × 3,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.86x = 38,519,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,519,401.69/7,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.63

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