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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.09, 9,703.97 and 3,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.09, 9,703.97 and 3,845.24 is: 5,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.09 : 9,703.97 = 3,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.09/9,703.97 = 3,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.09x = 9,703.97 × 3,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.09x = 37,314,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314,025.86/7,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.25

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