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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.36, 9,711.52 and 3,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.36, 9,711.52 and 3,893.44 is: 5,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.36 : 9,711.52 = 3,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.36/9,711.52 = 3,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.36x = 9,711.52 × 3,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.36x = 37,811,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,220.43/7,037.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.93

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