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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.89, 9,687.37 and 3,833.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.89, 9,687.37 and 3,833.18 is: 5,289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.89 : 9,687.37 = 3,833.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.89/9,687.37 = 3,833.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.89x = 9,687.37 × 3,833.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.89x = 37,133,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,384.50/7,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.74

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