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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.93, 9,699.82 and 3,885.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.93, 9,699.82 and 3,885.05 is: 5,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.93 : 9,699.82 = 3,885.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.93/9,699.82 = 3,885.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.93x = 9,699.82 × 3,885.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.93x = 37,684,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684,285.69/7,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.31

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