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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.52, 9,780.56 and 3,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.52, 9,780.56 and 3,943.68 is: 5,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.52 : 9,780.56 = 3,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.52/9,780.56 = 3,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.52x = 9,780.56 × 3,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.52x = 38,571,398.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,398.86/7,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.16

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