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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.20, 9,705.55 and 3,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.20, 9,705.55 and 3,889.44 is: 5,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.20 : 9,705.55 = 3,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.20/9,705.55 = 3,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.20x = 9,705.55 × 3,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.20x = 37,749,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749,154.39/7,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.28

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