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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.00, 9,706.86 and 3,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.00, 9,706.86 and 3,847.34 is: 5,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.00 : 9,706.86 = 3,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.00/9,706.86 = 3,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.00x = 9,706.86 × 3,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.00x = 37,345,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,615.02/7,034.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.30

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