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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.66, 9,711.82 and 3,850.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.66, 9,711.82 and 3,850.94 is: 5,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.66 : 9,711.82 = 3,850.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.66/9,711.82 = 3,850.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.66x = 9,711.82 × 3,850.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.66x = 37,399,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399,626.48/7,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.22

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