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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.79, 9,745.08 and 3,875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.79, 9,745.08 and 3,875.07 is: 5,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.79 : 9,745.08 = 3,875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.79/9,745.08 = 3,875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.79x = 9,745.08 × 3,875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.79x = 37,762,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762,857.47/7,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.49

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