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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.67, 9,779.69 and 3,900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.67, 9,779.69 and 3,900.33 is: 5,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.67 : 9,779.69 = 3,900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.67/9,779.69 = 3,900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.67x = 9,779.69 × 3,900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.67x = 38,143,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143,974.35/7,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.50

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