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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.08, 9,704.04 and 3,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.08, 9,704.04 and 3,887.84 is: 5,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.08 : 9,704.04 = 3,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.08/9,704.04 = 3,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.08x = 9,704.04 × 3,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.08x = 37,727,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,754.87/7,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.09

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