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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.83, 9,697.21 and 3,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.83, 9,697.21 and 3,840.26 is: 5,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.83 : 9,697.21 = 3,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.83/9,697.21 = 3,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.83x = 9,697.21 × 3,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.83x = 37,239,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239,807.67/7,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.66

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