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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.41, 9,697.84 and 3,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.41, 9,697.84 and 3,883.60 is: 5,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.41 : 9,697.84 = 3,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.41/9,697.84 = 3,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.41x = 9,697.84 × 3,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.41x = 37,662,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,662,533.84/7,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.37

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