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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.55, 9,703.52 and 3,888.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.55, 9,703.52 and 3,888.13 is: 5,364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.55 : 9,703.52 = 3,888.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.55/9,703.52 = 3,888.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.55x = 9,703.52 × 3,888.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.55x = 37,728,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728,527.78/7,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.84

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