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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.47, 9,703.42 and 3,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.47, 9,703.42 and 3,887.66 is: 5,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.47 : 9,703.42 = 3,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.47/9,703.42 = 3,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.47x = 9,703.42 × 3,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.47x = 37,723,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723,557.75/7,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.96

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