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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.94, 9,706.52 and 3,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.94, 9,706.52 and 3,847.16 is: 5,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.94 : 9,706.52 = 3,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.94/9,706.52 = 3,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.94x = 9,706.52 × 3,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.94x = 37,342,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,467.71/7,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.90

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