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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.79, 9,787.91 and 3,905.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.79, 9,787.91 and 3,905.93 is: 5,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.79 : 9,787.91 = 3,905.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.79/9,787.91 = 3,905.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.79x = 9,787.91 × 3,905.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.79x = 38,230,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230,842.37/7,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.10

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