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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.93, 9,778.81 and 3,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.93, 9,778.81 and 3,899.59 is: 5,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.93 : 9,778.81 = 3,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.93/9,778.81 = 3,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.93x = 9,778.81 × 3,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.93x = 38,133,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133,349.69/7,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.56

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