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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.97, 9,687.37 and 3,876.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.97, 9,687.37 and 3,876.09 is: 5,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.97 : 9,687.37 = 3,876.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.97/9,687.37 = 3,876.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.97x = 9,687.37 × 3,876.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.97x = 37,549,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,117.98/7,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.90

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