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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.07, 9,705.75 and 3,889.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.07, 9,705.75 and 3,889.06 is: 5,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.07 : 9,705.75 = 3,889.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.07/9,705.75 = 3,889.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.07x = 9,705.75 × 3,889.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.07x = 37,746,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,244.10/7,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.97

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