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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.38, 9,697.98 and 3,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.38, 9,697.98 and 3,883.76 is: 5,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.38 : 9,697.98 = 3,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.38/9,697.98 = 3,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.38x = 9,697.98 × 3,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.38x = 37,664,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664,626.80/7,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.70

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