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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.74, 9,700.98 and 3,885.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.74, 9,700.98 and 3,885.86 is: 5,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.74 : 9,700.98 = 3,885.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.74/9,700.98 = 3,885.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.74x = 9,700.98 × 3,885.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.74x = 37,696,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,650.14/7,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.45

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