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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.04, 9,709.80 and 3,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.04, 9,709.80 and 3,892.20 is: 5,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.04 : 9,709.80 = 3,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.04/9,709.80 = 3,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.04x = 9,709.80 × 3,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.04x = 37,792,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792,483.56/7,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.27

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