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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.46, 9,786.39 and 3,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.46, 9,786.39 and 3,947.70 is: 5,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.46 : 9,786.39 = 3,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.46/9,786.39 = 3,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.46x = 9,786.39 × 3,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.46x = 38,633,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633,731.80/7,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.92

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