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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.13, 9,706.32 and 3,889.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.13, 9,706.32 and 3,889.92 is: 5,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.13 : 9,706.32 = 3,889.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.13/9,706.32 = 3,889.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.13x = 9,706.32 × 3,889.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.13x = 37,756,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,808.29/7,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.43

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