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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.78, 9,686.89 and 3,875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.78, 9,686.89 and 3,875.78 is: 5,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.78 : 9,686.89 = 3,875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.78/9,686.89 = 3,875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.78x = 9,686.89 × 3,875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.78x = 37,544,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544,254.52/7,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.35

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