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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.16, 9,704.32 and 3,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.16, 9,704.32 and 3,888.32 is: 5,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.16 : 9,704.32 = 3,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.16/9,704.32 = 3,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.16x = 9,704.32 × 3,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.16x = 37,733,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733,501.54/7,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.85

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