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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.96, 9,694.35 and 3,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.96, 9,694.35 and 3,881.20 is: 5,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.96 : 9,694.35 = 3,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.96/9,694.35 = 3,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.96x = 9,694.35 × 3,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.96x = 37,625,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625,711.22/7,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.00

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