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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.34, 9,686.52 and 3,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.34, 9,686.52 and 3,875.46 is: 5,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.34 : 9,686.52 = 3,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.34/9,686.52 = 3,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.34x = 9,686.52 × 3,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.34x = 37,539,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539,720.80/7,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.04

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