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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.37, 9,703.49 and 3,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.37, 9,703.49 and 3,887.67 is: 5,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.37 : 9,703.49 = 3,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.37/9,703.49 = 3,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.37x = 9,703.49 × 3,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.37x = 37,723,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723,947.53/7,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.09

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