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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.88, 9,775.36 and 3,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.88, 9,775.36 and 3,897.12 is: 5,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.88 : 9,775.36 = 3,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.88/9,775.36 = 3,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.88x = 9,775.36 × 3,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.88x = 38,095,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,095,750.96/7,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.81

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