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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.72, 9,714.90 and 3,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.72, 9,714.90 and 3,896.20 is: 5,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.72 : 9,714.90 = 3,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.72/9,714.90 = 3,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.72x = 9,714.90 × 3,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.72x = 37,851,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851,193.38/7,039.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.80

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