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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.41, 9,747.79 and 3,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.41, 9,747.79 and 3,876.82 is: 5,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.41 : 9,747.79 = 3,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.41/9,747.79 = 3,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.41x = 9,747.79 × 3,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.41x = 37,790,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,790,393.17/7,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.16

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