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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.22, 9,689.19 and 3,834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.22, 9,689.19 and 3,834.50 is: 5,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.22 : 9,689.19 = 3,834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.22/9,689.19 = 3,834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.22x = 9,689.19 × 3,834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.22x = 37,153,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153,157.80/7,021.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.56

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