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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.35, 9,706.10 and 3,889.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.35, 9,706.10 and 3,889.65 is: 5,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.35 : 9,706.10 = 3,889.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.35/9,706.10 = 3,889.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.35x = 9,706.10 × 3,889.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.35x = 37,753,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,312.42/7,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.76

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