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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.45, 9,780.76 and 3,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.45, 9,780.76 and 3,901.11 is: 5,383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.45 : 9,780.76 = 3,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.45/9,780.76 = 3,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.45x = 9,780.76 × 3,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.45x = 38,155,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,155,820.64/7,087.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.58

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