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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.64, 9,700.82 and 3,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.64, 9,700.82 and 3,885.76 is: 5,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.64 : 9,700.82 = 3,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.64/9,700.82 = 3,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.64x = 9,700.82 × 3,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.64x = 37,695,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695,058.32/7,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.30

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