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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.13, 9,745.73 and 3,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.13, 9,745.73 and 3,875.44 is: 5,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.13 : 9,745.73 = 3,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.13/9,745.73 = 3,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.13x = 9,745.73 × 3,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.13x = 37,768,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,768,972.49/7,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.10

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