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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.84, 9,697.01 and 3,883.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.84, 9,697.01 and 3,883.01 is: 5,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.84 : 9,697.01 = 3,883.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.84/9,697.01 = 3,883.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.84x = 9,697.01 × 3,883.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.84x = 37,653,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,518.90/7,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.53

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