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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.75, 9,696.96 and 3,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.75, 9,696.96 and 3,883.14 is: 5,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.75 : 9,696.96 = 3,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.75/9,696.96 = 3,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.75x = 9,696.96 × 3,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.75x = 37,654,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654,653.25/7,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.76

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