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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.81, 9,697.23 and 3,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.81, 9,697.23 and 3,883.08 is: 5,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.81 : 9,697.23 = 3,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.81/9,697.23 = 3,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.81x = 9,697.23 × 3,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.81x = 37,655,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655,119.87/7,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.78

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