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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.50, 9,706.23 and 3,889.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.50, 9,706.23 and 3,889.89 is: 5,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.50 : 9,706.23 = 3,889.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.50/9,706.23 = 3,889.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.50x = 9,706.23 × 3,889.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.50x = 37,756,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,167.01/7,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.05

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