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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.27, 9,705.57 and 3,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.27, 9,705.57 and 3,846.73 is: 5,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.27 : 9,705.57 = 3,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.27/9,705.57 = 3,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.27x = 9,705.57 × 3,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.27x = 37,334,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,334,707.29/7,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.30

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