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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,020.06, 9,687.72 and 3,833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,020.06, 9,687.72 and 3,833.42 is: 5,290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,020.06 : 9,687.72 = 3,833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,020.06/9,687.72 = 3,833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,020.06x = 9,687.72 × 3,833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,020.06x = 37,137,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,137,109.45/7,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.14

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