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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.76, 9,708.84 and 3,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.76, 9,708.84 and 3,892 is: 5,370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.76 : 9,708.84 = 3,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.76/9,708.84 = 3,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.76x = 9,708.84 × 3,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.76x = 37,786,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,786,805.28/7,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.68

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