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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.76, 9,783.83 and 3,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.76, 9,783.83 and 3,946.34 is: 5,445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.76 : 9,783.83 = 3,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.76/9,783.83 = 3,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.76x = 9,783.83 × 3,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.76x = 38,610,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,610,319.68/7,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.16

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