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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.08, 9,705.51 and 3,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.08, 9,705.51 and 3,846.36 is: 5,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.08 : 9,705.51 = 3,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.08/9,705.51 = 3,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.08x = 9,705.51 × 3,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.08x = 37,330,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,885.44/7,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.90

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