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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.47, 9,780.30 and 3,943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.47, 9,780.30 and 3,943.86 is: 5,442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.47 : 9,780.30 = 3,943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.47/9,780.30 = 3,943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.47x = 9,780.30 × 3,943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.47x = 38,572,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572,133.96/7,087.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.30

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