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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.88, 9,711.50 and 3,893.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.88, 9,711.50 and 3,893.67 is: 5,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.88 : 9,711.50 = 3,893.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.88/9,711.50 = 3,893.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.88x = 9,711.50 × 3,893.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.88x = 37,813,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813,356.74/7,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.60

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