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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.65, 9,689.61 and 3,877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.65, 9,689.61 and 3,877.77 is: 5,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.65 : 9,689.61 = 3,877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.65/9,689.61 = 3,877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.65x = 9,689.61 × 3,877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.65x = 37,574,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574,078.97/7,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.18

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