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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,986.08, 9,640.72 and 3,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,986.08, 9,640.72 and 3,842.20 is: 5,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,986.08 : 9,640.72 = 3,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,986.08/9,640.72 = 3,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,986.08x = 9,640.72 × 3,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,986.08x = 37,041,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041,574.38/6,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.20

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