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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.01, 9,685.98 and 3,875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.01, 9,685.98 and 3,875.13 is: 5,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.01 : 9,685.98 = 3,875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.01/9,685.98 = 3,875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.01x = 9,685.98 × 3,875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.01x = 37,534,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,534,431.68/7,019.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.54

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