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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.93, 9,713.87 and 3,895.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.93, 9,713.87 and 3,895.17 is: 5,375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.93 : 9,713.87 = 3,895.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.93/9,713.87 = 3,895.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.93x = 9,713.87 × 3,895.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.93x = 37,837,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,837,155.53/7,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.41

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