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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.78, 9,785.11 and 4,439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.78, 9,785.11 and 4,439.65 is: 6,126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.78 : 9,785.11 = 4,439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.78/9,785.11 = 4,439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.78x = 9,785.11 × 4,439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.78x = 43,442,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,442,392.49/7,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.61

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