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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.62, 9,702.63 and 3,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.62, 9,702.63 and 3,886.74 is: 5,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.62 : 9,702.63 = 3,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.62/9,702.63 = 3,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.62x = 9,702.63 × 3,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.62x = 37,711,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711,600.13/7,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.91

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