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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.42, 9,714.36 and 3,895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.42, 9,714.36 and 3,895.54 is: 5,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.42 : 9,714.36 = 3,895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.42/9,714.36 = 3,895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.42x = 9,714.36 × 3,895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.42x = 37,842,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842,677.95/7,039.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.82

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