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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.50, 9,686.92 and 3,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.50, 9,686.92 and 3,875.68 is: 5,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.50 : 9,686.92 = 3,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.50/9,686.92 = 3,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.50x = 9,686.92 × 3,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.50x = 37,543,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,543,402.11/7,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.44

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