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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.03, 9,713.77 and 3,852.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.03, 9,713.77 and 3,852.31 is: 5,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.03 : 9,713.77 = 3,852.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.03/9,713.77 = 3,852.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.03x = 9,713.77 × 3,852.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.03x = 37,420,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,404.74/7,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.13

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