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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.13, 9,690.57 and 3,878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.13, 9,690.57 and 3,878.31 is: 5,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.13 : 9,690.57 = 3,878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.13/9,690.57 = 3,878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.13x = 9,690.57 × 3,878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.13x = 37,583,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,034.54/7,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.08

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