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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,020.94, 9,688.91 and 3,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,020.94, 9,688.91 and 3,834.26 is: 5,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,020.94 : 9,688.91 = 3,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,020.94/9,688.91 = 3,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,020.94x = 9,688.91 × 3,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,020.94x = 37,149,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149,782.11/7,020.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.29

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