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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.59, 9,701.90 and 3,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.59, 9,701.90 and 3,843.73 is: 5,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.59 : 9,701.90 = 3,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.59/9,701.90 = 3,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.59x = 9,701.90 × 3,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.59x = 37,291,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,291,491.41/7,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.18

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