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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.70, 9,786.51 and 3,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.70, 9,786.51 and 3,947.82 is: 5,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.70 : 9,786.51 = 3,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.70/9,786.51 = 3,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.70x = 9,786.51 × 3,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.70x = 38,635,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,379.91/7,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.97

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