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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.96, 9,701.24 and 3,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.96, 9,701.24 and 3,843.35 is: 5,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.96 : 9,701.24 = 3,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.96/9,701.24 = 3,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.96x = 9,701.24 × 3,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.96x = 37,285,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,229.41/7,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.76

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