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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.81, 9,687.31 and 3,875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.81, 9,687.31 and 3,875.98 is: 5,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.81 : 9,687.31 = 3,875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.81/9,687.31 = 3,875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.81x = 9,687.31 × 3,875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.81x = 37,547,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547,752.00/7,019.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.83

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