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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.62, 9,714.63 and 3,895.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.62, 9,714.63 and 3,895.83 is: 5,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.62 : 9,714.63 = 3,895.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.62/9,714.63 = 3,895.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.62x = 9,714.63 × 3,895.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.62x = 37,846,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846,546.99/7,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.22

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