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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.74, 9,710.55 and 3,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.74, 9,710.55 and 3,892.68 is: 5,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.74 : 9,710.55 = 3,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.74/9,710.55 = 3,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.74x = 9,710.55 × 3,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.74x = 37,800,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800,063.77/7,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.81

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