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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.97, 9,687.60 and 3,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.97, 9,687.60 and 3,876.15 is: 5,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.97 : 9,687.60 = 3,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.97/9,687.60 = 3,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.97x = 9,687.60 × 3,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.97x = 37,550,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,590.74/7,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.11

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