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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.50, 9,693.38 and 3,837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.50, 9,693.38 and 3,837.15 is: 5,295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.50 : 9,693.38 = 3,837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.50/9,693.38 = 3,837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.50x = 9,693.38 × 3,837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.50x = 37,194,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,953.07/7,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.03

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