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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.03, 9,707.94 and 3,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.03, 9,707.94 and 3,891 is: 5,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.03 : 9,707.94 = 3,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.03/9,707.94 = 3,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.03x = 9,707.94 × 3,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.03x = 37,773,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773,594.54/7,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.36

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