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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.41, 9,681.32 and 3,828.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.41, 9,681.32 and 3,828.73 is: 5,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.41 : 9,681.32 = 3,828.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.41/9,681.32 = 3,828.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.41x = 9,681.32 × 3,828.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.41x = 37,067,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067,194.10/7,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.68

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