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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.66, 9,788.22 and 3,948.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.66, 9,788.22 and 3,948.78 is: 5,449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.66 : 9,788.22 = 3,948.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.66/9,788.22 = 3,948.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.66x = 9,788.22 × 3,948.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.66x = 38,651,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651,527.37/7,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.51

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