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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.46, 9,707.16 and 3,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.46, 9,707.16 and 3,847.12 is: 5,308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.46 : 9,707.16 = 3,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.46/9,707.16 = 3,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.46x = 9,707.16 × 3,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.46x = 37,344,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,344,577.90/7,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.81

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