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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.69, 9,704.93 and 3,845.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.69, 9,704.93 and 3,845.93 is: 5,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.69 : 9,704.93 = 3,845.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.69/9,704.93 = 3,845.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.69x = 9,704.93 × 3,845.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.69x = 37,324,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,413.68/7,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.27

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