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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.83, 9,806.18 and 3,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.83, 9,806.18 and 3,961.68 is: 5,467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.83 : 9,806.18 = 3,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.83/9,806.18 = 3,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.83x = 9,806.18 × 3,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.83x = 38,848,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848,927.37/7,105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.19

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