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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.95, 9,702.72 and 3,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.95, 9,702.72 and 3,844.28 is: 5,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.95 : 9,702.72 = 3,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.95/9,702.72 = 3,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.95x = 9,702.72 × 3,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.95x = 37,299,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299,923.93/7,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.10

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