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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.53, 9,708.46 and 3,891.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.53, 9,708.46 and 3,891.38 is: 5,369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.53 : 9,708.46 = 3,891.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.53/9,708.46 = 3,891.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.53x = 9,708.46 × 3,891.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.53x = 37,779,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,779,248.80/7,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.78

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