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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.21, 9,707.99 and 3,890.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.21, 9,707.99 and 3,890.61 is: 5,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.21 : 9,707.99 = 3,890.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.21/9,707.99 = 3,890.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.21x = 9,707.99 × 3,890.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.21x = 37,769,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,769,983.52/7,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.71

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