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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.01, 9,702.99 and 3,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.01, 9,702.99 and 3,844.47 is: 5,305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.01 : 9,702.99 = 3,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.01/9,702.99 = 3,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.01x = 9,702.99 × 3,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.01x = 37,302,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,302,853.97/7,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.48

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