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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.55, 9,698.64 and 3,884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.55, 9,698.64 and 3,884.35 is: 5,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.55 : 9,698.64 = 3,884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.55/9,698.64 = 3,884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.55x = 9,698.64 × 3,884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.55x = 37,672,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672,888.04/7,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.74

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