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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.24, 9,777.84 and 3,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.24, 9,777.84 and 3,941.76 is: 5,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.24 : 9,777.84 = 3,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.24/9,777.84 = 3,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.24x = 9,777.84 × 3,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.24x = 38,541,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541,898.60/7,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.98

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