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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.19, 9,709.94 and 3,892.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.19, 9,709.94 and 3,892.38 is: 5,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.19 : 9,709.94 = 3,892.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.19/9,709.94 = 3,892.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.19x = 9,709.94 × 3,892.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.19x = 37,794,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794,776.26/7,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.48

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