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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.89, 9,699.88 and 3,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.89, 9,699.88 and 3,885.28 is: 5,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.89 : 9,699.88 = 3,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.89/9,699.88 = 3,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.89x = 9,699.88 × 3,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.89x = 37,686,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686,749.77/7,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.69

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