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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.84, 9,706.14 and 3,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.84, 9,706.14 and 3,889.78 is: 5,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.84 : 9,706.14 = 3,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.84/9,706.14 = 3,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.84x = 9,706.14 × 3,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.84x = 37,754,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754,749.25/7,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.59

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