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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.64, 9,707.80 and 3,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.64, 9,707.80 and 3,890.80 is: 5,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.64 : 9,707.80 = 3,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.64/9,707.80 = 3,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.64x = 9,707.80 × 3,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.64x = 37,771,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771,108.24/7,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.30

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