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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.70, 9,707.79 and 3,890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.70, 9,707.79 and 3,890.82 is: 5,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.70 : 9,707.79 = 3,890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.70/9,707.79 = 3,890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.70x = 9,707.79 × 3,890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.70x = 37,771,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771,263.49/7,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.28

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