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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.83, 9,710.60 and 3,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.83, 9,710.60 and 3,892.59 is: 5,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.83 : 9,710.60 = 3,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.83/9,710.60 = 3,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.83x = 9,710.60 × 3,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.83x = 37,799,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,364.99/7,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.65

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