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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.54, 9,712.29 and 3,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.54, 9,712.29 and 3,893.78 is: 5,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.54 : 9,712.29 = 3,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.54/9,712.29 = 3,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.54x = 9,712.29 × 3,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.54x = 37,817,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817,520.56/7,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.68

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