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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.42, 9,707.46 and 3,890.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.42, 9,707.46 and 3,890.54 is: 5,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.42 : 9,707.46 = 3,890.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.42/9,707.46 = 3,890.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.42x = 9,707.46 × 3,890.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.42x = 37,767,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,767,261.43/7,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.92

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