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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.69, 9,713.39 and 3,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.69, 9,713.39 and 3,894.88 is: 5,374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.69 : 9,713.39 = 3,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.69/9,713.39 = 3,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.69x = 9,713.39 × 3,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.69x = 37,832,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832,488.44/7,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.93

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