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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.28, 9,710.01 and 3,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.28, 9,710.01 and 3,892.64 is: 5,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.28 : 9,710.01 = 3,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.28/9,710.01 = 3,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.28x = 9,710.01 × 3,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.28x = 37,797,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797,573.33/7,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.81

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