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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.76, 9,701.12 and 3,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.76, 9,701.12 and 3,886.04 is: 5,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.76 : 9,701.12 = 3,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.76/9,701.12 = 3,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.76x = 9,701.12 × 3,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.76x = 37,698,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698,940.36/7,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.76

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