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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.72, 9,701.46 and 3,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.72, 9,701.46 and 3,886.20 is: 5,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.72 : 9,701.46 = 3,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.72/9,701.46 = 3,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.72x = 9,701.46 × 3,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.72x = 37,701,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,701,813.85/7,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.20

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