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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,020.68, 9,688.50 and 3,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,020.68, 9,688.50 and 3,834.08 is: 5,291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,020.68 : 9,688.50 = 3,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,020.68/9,688.50 = 3,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,020.68x = 9,688.50 × 3,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,020.68x = 37,146,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146,484.08/7,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.01

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