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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.76, 9,697.05 and 3,882.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.76, 9,697.05 and 3,882.97 is: 5,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.76 : 9,697.05 = 3,882.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.76/9,697.05 = 3,882.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.76x = 9,697.05 × 3,882.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.76x = 37,653,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,354.24/7,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.57

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