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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.83, 9,713.51 and 3,852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.83, 9,713.51 and 3,852.19 is: 5,315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.83 : 9,713.51 = 3,852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.83/9,713.51 = 3,852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.83x = 9,713.51 × 3,852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.83x = 37,418,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418,286.09/7,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.98

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