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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,018.78, 9,685.56 and 3,874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,018.78, 9,685.56 and 3,874.36 is: 5,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,018.78 : 9,685.56 = 3,874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,018.78/9,685.56 = 3,874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,018.78x = 9,685.56 × 3,874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,018.78x = 37,525,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525,346.24/7,018.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.42

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