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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.95, 9,697.89 and 3,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.95, 9,697.89 and 3,884.14 is: 5,359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.95 : 9,697.89 = 3,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.95/9,697.89 = 3,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.95x = 9,697.89 × 3,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.95x = 37,667,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667,962.46/7,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.74

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