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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.78, 9,676.04 and 3,825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.78, 9,676.04 and 3,825.13 is: 5,278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.78 : 9,676.04 = 3,825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.78/9,676.04 = 3,825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.78x = 9,676.04 × 3,825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.78x = 37,012,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012,150.82/7,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.57

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