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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.18, 9,703.56 and 3,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.18, 9,703.56 and 3,887.92 is: 5,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.18 : 9,703.56 = 3,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.18/9,703.56 = 3,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.18x = 9,703.56 × 3,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.18x = 37,726,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,726,665.00/7,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.62

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