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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.07, 9,702.89 and 3,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.07, 9,702.89 and 3,887.25 is: 5,364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.07 : 9,702.89 = 3,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.07/9,702.89 = 3,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.07x = 9,702.89 × 3,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.07x = 37,717,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717,539.72/7,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.41

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