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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.59, 9,702.16 and 3,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.59, 9,702.16 and 3,886.75 is: 5,363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.59 : 9,702.16 = 3,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.59/9,702.16 = 3,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.59x = 9,702.16 × 3,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.59x = 37,709,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709,870.38/7,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.69

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