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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.07, 9,680.55 and 3,871.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.07, 9,680.55 and 3,871.19 is: 5,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.07 : 9,680.55 = 3,871.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.07/9,680.55 = 3,871.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.07x = 9,680.55 × 3,871.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.07x = 37,475,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,475,258.04/7,015.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.11

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