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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.76, 9,694.32 and 3,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.76, 9,694.32 and 3,881.16 is: 5,356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.76 : 9,694.32 = 3,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.76/9,694.32 = 3,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.76x = 9,694.32 × 3,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.76x = 37,625,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625,207.01/7,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.08

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