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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.74, 9,713.32 and 3,894.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.74, 9,713.32 and 3,894.95 is: 5,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.74 : 9,713.32 = 3,894.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.74/9,713.32 = 3,894.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.74x = 9,713.32 × 3,894.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.74x = 37,832,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832,837.43/7,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.95

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