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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.10, 9,710.96 and 3,893.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.10, 9,710.96 and 3,893.09 is: 5,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.10 : 9,710.96 = 3,893.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.10/9,710.96 = 3,893.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.10x = 9,710.96 × 3,893.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.10x = 37,805,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,805,573.25/7,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.32

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