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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.50, 9,707.61 and 3,890.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.50, 9,707.61 and 3,890.69 is: 5,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.50 : 9,707.61 = 3,890.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.50/9,707.61 = 3,890.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.50x = 9,707.61 × 3,890.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.50x = 37,769,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,769,301.15/7,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.15

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