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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.06, 9,689.09 and 3,877.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.06, 9,689.09 and 3,877.25 is: 5,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.06 : 9,689.09 = 3,877.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.06/9,689.09 = 3,877.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.06x = 9,689.09 × 3,877.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.06x = 37,566,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,566,985.45/7,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.62

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