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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.44, 9,689.75 and 3,877.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.44, 9,689.75 and 3,877.69 is: 5,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.44 : 9,689.75 = 3,877.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.44/9,689.75 = 3,877.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.44x = 9,689.75 × 3,877.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.44x = 37,573,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573,846.68/7,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.30

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