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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.51, 9,706.03 and 3,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.51, 9,706.03 and 3,846.79 is: 5,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.51 : 9,706.03 = 3,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.51/9,706.03 = 3,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.51x = 9,706.03 × 3,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.51x = 37,337,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,337,059.14/7,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.45

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