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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.50, 9,710.37 and 3,892.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.50, 9,710.37 and 3,892.89 is: 5,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.50 : 9,710.37 = 3,892.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.50/9,710.37 = 3,892.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.50x = 9,710.37 × 3,892.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.50x = 37,801,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,402.27/7,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.19

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