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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.47, 9,696.98 and 3,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.47, 9,696.98 and 3,882.66 is: 5,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.47 : 9,696.98 = 3,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.47/9,696.98 = 3,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.47x = 9,696.98 × 3,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.47x = 37,650,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650,076.37/7,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.32

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