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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.17, 9,697.18 and 3,883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.17, 9,697.18 and 3,883.29 is: 5,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.17 : 9,697.18 = 3,883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.17/9,697.18 = 3,883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.17x = 9,697.18 × 3,883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.17x = 37,656,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656,962.12/7,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.77

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