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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.70, 9,710.63 and 3,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.70, 9,710.63 and 3,892.88 is: 5,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.70 : 9,710.63 = 3,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.70/9,710.63 = 3,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.70x = 9,710.63 × 3,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.70x = 37,802,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802,249.30/7,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.16

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