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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.27, 9,713.98 and 3,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.27, 9,713.98 and 3,852.48 is: 5,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.27 : 9,713.98 = 3,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.27/9,713.98 = 3,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.27x = 9,713.98 × 3,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.27x = 37,422,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422,913.67/7,039.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.31

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