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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.97, 9,782.78 and 3,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.97, 9,782.78 and 3,945.16 is: 5,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.97 : 9,782.78 = 3,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.97/9,782.78 = 3,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.97x = 9,782.78 × 3,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.97x = 38,594,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594,632.34/7,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.32

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