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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.48, 9,701.88 and 3,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.48, 9,701.88 and 3,886.60 is: 5,363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.48 : 9,701.88 = 3,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.48/9,701.88 = 3,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.48x = 9,701.88 × 3,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.48x = 37,707,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,707,326.81/7,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.41

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