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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.38, 9,706.06 and 3,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.38, 9,706.06 and 3,889.56 is: 5,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.38 : 9,706.06 = 3,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.38/9,706.06 = 3,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.38x = 9,706.06 × 3,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.38x = 37,752,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,752,302.73/7,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.59

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