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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.96, 9,698.52 and 3,884.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.96, 9,698.52 and 3,884.17 is: 5,360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.96 : 9,698.52 = 3,884.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.96/9,698.52 = 3,884.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.96x = 9,698.52 × 3,884.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.96x = 37,670,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670,700.43/7,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.12

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