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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.13, 9,747.10 and 3,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.13, 9,747.10 and 3,876.44 is: 5,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.13 : 9,747.10 = 3,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.13/9,747.10 = 3,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.13x = 9,747.10 × 3,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.13x = 37,784,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784,048.32/7,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.48

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