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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.02, 9,778.45 and 3,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.02, 9,778.45 and 3,942.14 is: 5,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.02 : 9,778.45 = 3,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.02/9,778.45 = 3,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.02x = 9,778.45 × 3,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.02x = 38,548,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,018.88/7,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.01

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