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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.13, 9,689.19 and 3,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.13, 9,689.19 and 3,877.31 is: 5,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.13 : 9,689.19 = 3,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.13/9,689.19 = 3,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.13x = 9,689.19 × 3,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.13x = 37,568,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568,017.50/7,021.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.71

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