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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.92, 9,684.48 and 3,874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.92, 9,684.48 and 3,874.10 is: 5,346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.92 : 9,684.48 = 3,874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.92/9,684.48 = 3,874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.92x = 9,684.48 × 3,874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.92x = 37,518,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518,643.97/7,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.12

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