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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.76, 9,750.42 and 3,878.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.76, 9,750.42 and 3,878.99 is: 5,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.76 : 9,750.42 = 3,878.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.76/9,750.42 = 3,878.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.76x = 9,750.42 × 3,878.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.76x = 37,821,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821,781.68/7,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.83

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