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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.66, 9,699.19 and 3,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.66, 9,699.19 and 3,884.24 is: 5,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.66 : 9,699.19 = 3,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.66/9,699.19 = 3,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.66x = 9,699.19 × 3,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.66x = 37,673,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673,981.77/7,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.05

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