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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.13, 9,697.44 and 3,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.13, 9,697.44 and 3,883.32 is: 5,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.13 : 9,697.44 = 3,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.13/9,697.44 = 3,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.13x = 9,697.44 × 3,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.13x = 37,658,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,262.70/7,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.99

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