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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.42, 9,705.81 and 3,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.42, 9,705.81 and 3,889.54 is: 5,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.42 : 9,705.81 = 3,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.42/9,705.81 = 3,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.42x = 9,705.81 × 3,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.42x = 37,751,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751,136.23/7,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.39

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