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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.94, 9,698.60 and 3,884.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.94, 9,698.60 and 3,884.13 is: 5,360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.94 : 9,698.60 = 3,884.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.94/9,698.60 = 3,884.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.94x = 9,698.60 × 3,884.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.94x = 37,670,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670,623.22/7,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.12

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