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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.76, 9,710.60 and 3,892.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.76, 9,710.60 and 3,892.95 is: 5,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.76 : 9,710.60 = 3,892.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.76/9,710.60 = 3,892.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.76x = 9,710.60 × 3,892.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.76x = 37,802,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802,880.27/7,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.20

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