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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.88, 9,687.43 and 3,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.88, 9,687.43 and 3,876.06 is: 5,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.88 : 9,687.43 = 3,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.88/9,687.43 = 3,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.88x = 9,687.43 × 3,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.88x = 37,549,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,059.93/7,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.96

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