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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.76, 9,699.72 and 3,885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.76, 9,699.72 and 3,885.06 is: 5,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.76 : 9,699.72 = 3,885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.76/9,699.72 = 3,885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.76x = 9,699.72 × 3,885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.76x = 37,683,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683,994.18/7,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.40

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