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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.97, 9,694.92 and 3,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.97, 9,694.92 and 3,881.16 is: 5,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.97 : 9,694.92 = 3,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.97/9,694.92 = 3,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.97x = 9,694.92 × 3,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.97x = 37,627,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627,516.30/7,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.25

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