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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.63, 9,696.95 and 3,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.63, 9,696.95 and 3,883.02 is: 5,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.63 : 9,696.95 = 3,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.63/9,696.95 = 3,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.63x = 9,696.95 × 3,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.63x = 37,653,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,450.79/7,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.68

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