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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.95, 9,696.51 and 3,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.95, 9,696.51 and 3,883.14 is: 5,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.95 : 9,696.51 = 3,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.95/9,696.51 = 3,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.95x = 9,696.51 × 3,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.95x = 37,652,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,652,905.84/7,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.35

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