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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.93, 9,780.19 and 3,900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.93, 9,780.19 and 3,900.59 is: 5,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.93 : 9,780.19 = 3,900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.93/9,780.19 = 3,900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.93x = 9,780.19 × 3,900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.93x = 38,148,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,511.31/7,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.94

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