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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.26, 9,780.57 and 3,943.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.26, 9,780.57 and 3,943.65 is: 5,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.26 : 9,780.57 = 3,943.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.26/9,780.57 = 3,943.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.26x = 9,780.57 × 3,943.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.26x = 38,571,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,144.88/7,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.32

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