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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.04, 9,701.52 and 3,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.04, 9,701.52 and 3,886.28 is: 5,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.04 : 9,701.52 = 3,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.04/9,701.52 = 3,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.04x = 9,701.52 × 3,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.04x = 37,702,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702,823.15/7,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.10

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