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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038, 9,711.60 and 3,893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038, 9,711.60 and 3,893.76 is: 5,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038 : 9,711.60 = 3,893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038/9,711.60 = 3,893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038x = 9,711.60 × 3,893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038x = 37,814,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,814,639.62/7,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.92

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