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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,020.64, 9,687.78 and 3,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,020.64, 9,687.78 and 3,876.60 is: 5,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,020.64 : 9,687.78 = 3,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,020.64/9,687.78 = 3,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,020.64x = 9,687.78 × 3,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,020.64x = 37,555,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,647.95/7,020.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.32

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