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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.93, 9,786.90 and 3,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.93, 9,786.90 and 3,948.12 is: 5,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.93 : 9,786.90 = 3,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.93/9,786.90 = 3,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.93x = 9,786.90 × 3,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.93x = 38,639,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639,831.80/7,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,448.42

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