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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.56, 9,706.62 and 3,889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.56, 9,706.62 and 3,889.75 is: 5,368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.56 : 9,706.62 = 3,889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.56/9,706.62 = 3,889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.56x = 9,706.62 × 3,889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.56x = 37,756,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,325.15/7,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.02

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