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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.22, 9,785.71 and 3,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.22, 9,785.71 and 3,947.34 is: 5,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.22 : 9,785.71 = 3,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.22/9,785.71 = 3,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.22x = 9,785.71 × 3,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.22x = 38,627,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,524.51/7,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.23

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