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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.34, 9,704.46 and 3,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.34, 9,704.46 and 3,888.46 is: 5,365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.34 : 9,704.46 = 3,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.34/9,704.46 = 3,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.34x = 9,704.46 × 3,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.34x = 37,735,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735,404.53/7,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.98

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