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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.48, 9,705.79 and 3,889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.48, 9,705.79 and 3,889.46 is: 5,367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.48 : 9,705.79 = 3,889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.48/9,705.79 = 3,889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.48x = 9,705.79 × 3,889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.48x = 37,750,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750,281.97/7,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.23

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