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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.89, 9,702.25 and 3,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.89, 9,702.25 and 3,886.88 is: 5,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.89 : 9,702.25 = 3,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.89/9,702.25 = 3,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.89x = 9,702.25 × 3,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.89x = 37,711,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711,413.53/7,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.68

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