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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.41, 9,710.52 and 3,892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.41, 9,710.52 and 3,892.53 is: 5,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.41 : 9,710.52 = 3,892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.41/9,710.52 = 3,892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.41x = 9,710.52 × 3,892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.41x = 37,798,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798,490.42/7,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.84

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