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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.88, 9,682.11 and 3,872.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.88, 9,682.11 and 3,872.27 is: 5,343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.88 : 9,682.11 = 3,872.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.88/9,682.11 = 3,872.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.88x = 9,682.11 × 3,872.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.88x = 37,491,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,491,744.09/7,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.84

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