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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.14, 9,701.22 and 3,886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.14, 9,701.22 and 3,886.14 is: 5,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.14 : 9,701.22 = 3,886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.14/9,701.22 = 3,886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.14x = 9,701.22 × 3,886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.14x = 37,700,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700,299.09/7,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.67

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