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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.32, 9,701.58 and 3,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.32, 9,701.58 and 3,886.44 is: 5,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.32 : 9,701.58 = 3,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.32/9,701.58 = 3,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.32x = 9,701.58 × 3,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.32x = 37,704,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,608.58/7,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.14

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