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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.62, 9,695.91 and 3,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.62, 9,695.91 and 3,882.62 is: 5,357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.62 : 9,695.91 = 3,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.62/9,695.91 = 3,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.62x = 9,695.91 × 3,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.62x = 37,645,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645,534.08/7,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.56

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