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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.74, 9,701.57 and 3,886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.74, 9,701.57 and 3,886.98 is: 5,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.74 : 9,701.57 = 3,886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.74/9,701.57 = 3,886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.74x = 9,701.57 × 3,886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.74x = 37,709,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709,808.56/7,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.56

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