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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,020.03, 9,687.96 and 3,876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,020.03, 9,687.96 and 3,876.18 is: 5,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,020.03 : 9,687.96 = 3,876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,020.03/9,687.96 = 3,876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,020.03x = 9,687.96 × 3,876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,020.03x = 37,552,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552,276.79/7,020.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.30

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