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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.82, 9,702.51 and 3,844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.82, 9,702.51 and 3,844.13 is: 5,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.82 : 9,702.51 = 3,844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.82/9,702.51 = 3,844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.82x = 9,702.51 × 3,844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.82x = 37,297,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297,661.25/7,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.88

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