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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.88, 9,694.20 and 3,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.88, 9,694.20 and 3,881 is: 5,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.88 : 9,694.20 = 3,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.88/9,694.20 = 3,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.88x = 9,694.20 × 3,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.88x = 37,623,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623,190.20/7,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.71

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