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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.94, 9,701.36 and 3,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.94, 9,701.36 and 3,886.13 is: 5,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.94 : 9,701.36 = 3,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.94/9,701.36 = 3,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.94x = 9,701.36 × 3,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.94x = 37,700,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700,746.14/7,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.88

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