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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.94, 9,702.38 and 3,844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.94, 9,702.38 and 3,844.15 is: 5,304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.94 : 9,702.38 = 3,844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.94/9,702.38 = 3,844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.94x = 9,702.38 × 3,844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.94x = 37,297,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297,389.43/7,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.76

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