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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.65, 9,711.84 and 3,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.65, 9,711.84 and 3,893.77 is: 5,373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.65 : 9,711.84 = 3,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.65/9,711.84 = 3,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.65x = 9,711.84 × 3,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.65x = 37,815,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,815,671.24/7,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.34

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