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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.87, 9,706.80 and 3,890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.87, 9,706.80 and 3,890.26 is: 5,368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.87 : 9,706.80 = 3,890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.87/9,706.80 = 3,890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.87x = 9,706.80 × 3,890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.87x = 37,761,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761,975.77/7,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.59

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