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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.78, 9,697.75 and 3,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.78, 9,697.75 and 3,883.96 is: 5,359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.78 : 9,697.75 = 3,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.78/9,697.75 = 3,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.78x = 9,697.75 × 3,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.78x = 37,665,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,665,673.09/7,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.54

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