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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.46, 9,706.10 and 3,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.46, 9,706.10 and 3,889.68 is: 5,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.46 : 9,706.10 = 3,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.46/9,706.10 = 3,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.46x = 9,706.10 × 3,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.46x = 37,753,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,623.05/7,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.72

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