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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.78, 9,979.80 and 3,919.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.78, 9,979.80 and 3,919.78 is: 5,409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.78 : 9,979.80 = 3,919.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.78/9,979.80 = 3,919.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.78x = 9,979.80 × 3,919.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.78x = 39,118,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118,620.44/7,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.27

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