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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.30, 9,696.93 and 3,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.30, 9,696.93 and 3,883.50 is: 5,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.30 : 9,696.93 = 3,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.30/9,696.93 = 3,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.30x = 9,696.93 × 3,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.30x = 37,658,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,027.66/7,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.58

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