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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.54, 9,687.09 and 3,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.54, 9,687.09 and 3,875.54 is: 5,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.54 : 9,687.09 = 3,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.54/9,687.09 = 3,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.54x = 9,687.09 × 3,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.54x = 37,542,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542,704.78/7,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.31

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