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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.61, 9,678.79 and 3,826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.61, 9,678.79 and 3,826.91 is: 5,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.61 : 9,678.79 = 3,826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.61/9,678.79 = 3,826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.61x = 9,678.79 × 3,826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.61x = 37,039,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,872.87/7,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.14

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