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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.69, 9,703.41 and 3,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.69, 9,703.41 and 3,844.91 is: 5,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.69 : 9,703.41 = 3,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.69/9,703.41 = 3,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.69x = 9,703.41 × 3,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.69x = 37,308,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308,689.63/7,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.80

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