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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.72, 9,706.32 and 3,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.72, 9,706.32 and 3,889.84 is: 5,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.72 : 9,706.32 = 3,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.72/9,706.32 = 3,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.72x = 9,706.32 × 3,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.72x = 37,756,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,031.79/7,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.86

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