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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.88, 9,706.75 and 3,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.88, 9,706.75 and 3,890.27 is: 5,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.88 : 9,706.75 = 3,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.88/9,706.75 = 3,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.88x = 9,706.75 × 3,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.88x = 37,761,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761,820.06/7,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.57

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