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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.26, 9,702.76 and 3,887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.26, 9,702.76 and 3,887.26 is: 5,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.26 : 9,702.76 = 3,887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.26/9,702.76 = 3,887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.26x = 9,702.76 × 3,887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.26x = 37,717,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717,150.84/7,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.21

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