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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.50, 9,668.99 and 3,819.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.50, 9,668.99 and 3,819.83 is: 5,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.50 : 9,668.99 = 3,819.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.50/9,668.99 = 3,819.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.50x = 9,668.99 × 3,819.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.50x = 36,933,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,933,898.07/7,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.38

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