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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.82, 9,701.88 and 3,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.82, 9,701.88 and 3,886.94 is: 5,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.82 : 9,701.88 = 3,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.82/9,701.88 = 3,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.82x = 9,701.88 × 3,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.82x = 37,710,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,710,625.45/7,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.62

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