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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.16, 9,695.97 and 3,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.16, 9,695.97 and 3,882.28 is: 5,357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.16 : 9,695.97 = 3,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.16/9,695.97 = 3,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.16x = 9,695.97 × 3,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.16x = 37,642,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642,470.41/7,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.47

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