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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.52, 9,707.54 and 3,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.52, 9,707.54 and 3,847.74 is: 5,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.52 : 9,707.54 = 3,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.52/9,707.54 = 3,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.52x = 9,707.54 × 3,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.52x = 37,352,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352,070.72/7,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.83

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