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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.07, 9,690.57 and 3,878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.07, 9,690.57 and 3,878.28 is: 5,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.07 : 9,690.57 = 3,878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.07/9,690.57 = 3,878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.07x = 9,690.57 × 3,878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.07x = 37,582,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582,743.82/7,022.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.09

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