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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.04, 9,708.54 and 3,891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.04, 9,708.54 and 3,891.28 is: 5,370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.04 : 9,708.54 = 3,891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.04/9,708.54 = 3,891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.04x = 9,708.54 × 3,891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.04x = 37,778,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778,647.53/7,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.07

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