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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.96, 9,701.28 and 3,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.96, 9,701.28 and 3,886.20 is: 5,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.96 : 9,701.28 = 3,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.96/9,701.28 = 3,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.96x = 9,701.28 × 3,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.96x = 37,701,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,701,114.34/7,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.92

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