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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.78, 9,700.51 and 3,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.78, 9,700.51 and 3,885.96 is: 5,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.78 : 9,700.51 = 3,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.78/9,700.51 = 3,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.78x = 9,700.51 × 3,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.78x = 37,695,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695,793.84/7,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.30

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