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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.08, 9,778.88 and 3,899.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.08, 9,778.88 and 3,899.74 is: 5,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.08 : 9,778.88 = 3,899.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.08/9,778.88 = 3,899.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.08x = 9,778.88 × 3,899.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.08x = 38,135,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,084.94/7,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.69

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