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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.19, 9,689.18 and 3,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.19, 9,689.18 and 3,877.31 is: 5,350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.19 : 9,689.18 = 3,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.19/9,689.18 = 3,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.19x = 9,689.18 × 3,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.19x = 37,567,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,988.42/7,021.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.66

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