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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.41, 9,699.99 and 3,885.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.41, 9,699.99 and 3,885.59 is: 5,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.41 : 9,699.99 = 3,885.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.41/9,699.99 = 3,885.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.41x = 9,699.99 × 3,885.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.41x = 37,690,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,690,135.64/7,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.78

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