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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.46, 9,710.88 and 3,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.46, 9,710.88 and 3,893.46 is: 5,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.46 : 9,710.88 = 3,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.46/9,710.88 = 3,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.46x = 9,710.88 × 3,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.46x = 37,808,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,808,922.84/7,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.52

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