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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.08, 9,697.56 and 3,840.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.08, 9,697.56 and 3,840.50 is: 5,299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.08 : 9,697.56 = 3,840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.08/9,697.56 = 3,840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.08x = 9,697.56 × 3,840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.08x = 37,243,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243,479.18/7,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.99

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