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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.54, 9,709.89 and 3,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.54, 9,709.89 and 3,892.66 is: 5,371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.54 : 9,709.89 = 3,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.54/9,709.89 = 3,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.54x = 9,709.89 × 3,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.54x = 37,797,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797,300.41/7,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.57

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