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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.55, 9,780.63 and 3,943.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.55, 9,780.63 and 3,943.67 is: 5,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.55 : 9,780.63 = 3,943.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.55/9,780.63 = 3,943.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.55x = 9,780.63 × 3,943.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.55x = 38,571,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,577.11/7,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.16

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