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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.63, 9,713.25 and 3,894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.63, 9,713.25 and 3,894.75 is: 5,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.63 : 9,713.25 = 3,894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.63/9,713.25 = 3,894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.63x = 9,713.25 × 3,894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.63x = 37,830,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,830,680.44/7,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.72

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