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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.16, 9,703.26 and 3,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.16, 9,703.26 and 3,887.28 is: 5,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.16 : 9,703.26 = 3,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.16/9,703.26 = 3,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.16x = 9,703.26 × 3,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.16x = 37,719,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719,288.53/7,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.59

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