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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.89, 9,701.21 and 3,886.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.89, 9,701.21 and 3,886.07 is: 5,362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.89 : 9,701.21 = 3,886.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.89/9,701.21 = 3,886.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.89x = 9,701.21 × 3,886.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.89x = 37,699,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699,561.71/7,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.75

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