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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.06, 9,700.31 and 3,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.06, 9,700.31 and 3,842.54 is: 5,302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.06 : 9,700.31 = 3,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.06/9,700.31 = 3,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.06x = 9,700.31 × 3,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.06x = 37,273,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,273,780.69/7,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.81

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