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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.39, 9,791.55 and 3,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.39, 9,791.55 and 3,908.61 is: 5,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.39 : 9,791.55 = 3,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.39/9,791.55 = 3,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.39x = 9,791.55 × 3,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.39x = 38,271,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271,350.25/7,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.83

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