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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.36, 9,686.74 and 3,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.36, 9,686.74 and 3,875.54 is: 5,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.36 : 9,686.74 = 3,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.36/9,686.74 = 3,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.36x = 9,686.74 × 3,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.36x = 37,541,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541,348.34/7,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.26

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