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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.57, 9,706.07 and 3,889.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.57, 9,706.07 and 3,889.81 is: 5,367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.57 : 9,706.07 = 3,889.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.57/9,706.07 = 3,889.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.57x = 9,706.07 × 3,889.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.57x = 37,754,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754,748.70/7,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.79

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