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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.69, 9,700.95 and 3,885.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.69, 9,700.95 and 3,885.87 is: 5,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.69 : 9,700.95 = 3,885.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.69/9,700.95 = 3,885.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.69x = 9,700.95 × 3,885.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.69x = 37,696,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,630.58/7,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.49

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