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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.36, 9,689.50 and 3,877.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.36, 9,689.50 and 3,877.54 is: 5,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.36 : 9,689.50 = 3,877.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.36/9,689.50 = 3,877.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.36x = 9,689.50 × 3,877.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.36x = 37,571,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571,423.83/7,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.02

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