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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.26, 9,705.52 and 3,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.26, 9,705.52 and 3,889.26 is: 5,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.26 : 9,705.52 = 3,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.26/9,705.52 = 3,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.26x = 9,705.52 × 3,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.26x = 37,747,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747,290.72/7,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.97

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