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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.96, 9,690.26 and 3,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.96, 9,690.26 and 3,878.14 is: 5,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.96 : 9,690.26 = 3,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.96/9,690.26 = 3,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.96x = 9,690.26 × 3,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.96x = 37,580,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,580,184.92/7,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.81

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