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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.04, 10,069.88 and 3,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.04, 10,069.88 and 3,985.04 is: 5,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.04 : 10,069.88 = 3,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.04/10,069.88 = 3,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.04x = 10,069.88 × 3,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.04x = 40,128,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,128,874.60/7,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.34

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