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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.53, 9,686.59 and 3,875.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.53, 9,686.59 and 3,875.11 is: 5,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.53 : 9,686.59 = 3,875.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.53/9,686.59 = 3,875.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.53x = 9,686.59 × 3,875.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.53x = 37,536,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,536,601.77/7,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.45

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