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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.92, 9,775.68 and 3,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.92, 9,775.68 and 3,940.08 is: 5,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.92 : 9,775.68 = 3,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.92/9,775.68 = 3,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.92x = 9,775.68 × 3,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.92x = 38,516,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516,961.25/7,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.24

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