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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.41, 9,714.84 and 3,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.41, 9,714.84 and 3,895.59 is: 5,376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.41 : 9,714.84 = 3,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.41/9,714.84 = 3,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.41x = 9,714.84 × 3,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.41x = 37,845,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845,055.38/7,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.17

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