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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.92, 9,704.20 and 3,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.92, 9,704.20 and 3,888.24 is: 5,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.92 : 9,704.20 = 3,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.92/9,704.20 = 3,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.92x = 9,704.20 × 3,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.92x = 37,732,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,258.61/7,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.85

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