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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.44, 9,708.58 and 3,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.44, 9,708.58 and 3,848.66 is: 5,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.44 : 9,708.58 = 3,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.44/9,708.58 = 3,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.44x = 9,708.58 × 3,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.44x = 37,365,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365,023.50/7,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.97

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