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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.12, 9,708.30 and 3,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.12, 9,708.30 and 3,891.24 is: 5,369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.12 : 9,708.30 = 3,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.12/9,708.30 = 3,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.12x = 9,708.30 × 3,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.12x = 37,777,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777,325.29/7,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.82

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