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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.57, 9,681.49 and 3,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.57, 9,681.49 and 3,871.75 is: 5,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.57 : 9,681.49 = 3,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.57/9,681.49 = 3,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.57x = 9,681.49 × 3,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.57x = 37,484,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,484,308.91/7,015.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.02

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