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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.85, 9,710.61 and 3,892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.85, 9,710.61 and 3,892.84 is: 5,371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.85 : 9,710.61 = 3,892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.85/9,710.61 = 3,892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.85x = 9,710.61 × 3,892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.85x = 37,801,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,851.03/7,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.98

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