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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.66, 9,727.15 and 3,862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.66, 9,727.15 and 3,862.16 is: 5,329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.66 : 9,727.15 = 3,862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.66/9,727.15 = 3,862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.66x = 9,727.15 × 3,862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.66x = 37,567,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,741.70/7,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.77

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