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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.16, 9,697.52 and 3,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.16, 9,697.52 and 3,883.55 is: 5,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.16 : 9,697.52 = 3,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.16/9,697.52 = 3,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.16x = 9,697.52 × 3,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.16x = 37,660,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660,765.02/7,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.32

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