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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.02, 9,679.44 and 3,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.02, 9,679.44 and 3,827.48 is: 5,281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.02 : 9,679.44 = 3,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.02/9,679.44 = 3,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.02x = 9,679.44 × 3,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.02x = 37,047,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,047,828.97/7,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.97

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