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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.34, 9,747.30 and 3,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.34, 9,747.30 and 3,876.66 is: 5,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.34 : 9,747.30 = 3,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.34/9,747.30 = 3,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.34x = 9,747.30 × 3,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.34x = 37,786,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,786,982.56/7,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.74

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