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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.39, 9,778.95 and 3,942.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.39, 9,778.95 and 3,942.51 is: 5,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.39 : 9,778.95 = 3,942.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.39/9,778.95 = 3,942.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.39x = 9,778.95 × 3,942.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.39x = 38,553,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,553,608.16/7,086.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.51

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