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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.30, 9,689.25 and 3,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.30, 9,689.25 and 3,834.69 is: 5,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.30 : 9,689.25 = 3,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.30/9,689.25 = 3,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.30x = 9,689.25 × 3,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.30x = 37,155,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155,270.08/7,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.79

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