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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.23, 9,697.50 and 3,883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.23, 9,697.50 and 3,883.35 is: 5,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.23 : 9,697.50 = 3,883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.23/9,697.50 = 3,883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.23x = 9,697.50 × 3,883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.23x = 37,658,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,786.63/7,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.98

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