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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.51, 9,714.02 and 3,895.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.51, 9,714.02 and 3,895.75 is: 5,375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.51 : 9,714.02 = 3,895.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.51/9,714.02 = 3,895.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.51x = 9,714.02 × 3,895.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.51x = 37,843,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843,373.94/7,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.85

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