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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.83, 9,687.18 and 3,875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.83, 9,687.18 and 3,875.95 is: 5,348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.83 : 9,687.18 = 3,875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.83/9,687.18 = 3,875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.83x = 9,687.18 × 3,875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.83x = 37,547,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547,025.32/7,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.71

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