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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.28, 9,704.58 and 3,888.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.28, 9,704.58 and 3,888.58 is: 5,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.28 : 9,704.58 = 3,888.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.28/9,704.58 = 3,888.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.28x = 9,704.58 × 3,888.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.28x = 37,737,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,035.70/7,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.26

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