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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.67, 9,677.27 and 3,826.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.67, 9,677.27 and 3,826.03 is: 5,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.67 : 9,677.27 = 3,826.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.67/9,677.27 = 3,826.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.67x = 9,677.27 × 3,826.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.67x = 37,025,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,475.47/7,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.80

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