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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.88, 9,804.78 and 3,961.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.88, 9,804.78 and 3,961.09 is: 5,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.88 : 9,804.78 = 3,961.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.88/9,804.78 = 3,961.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.88x = 9,804.78 × 3,961.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.88x = 38,837,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,547.18/7,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.32

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