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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.16, 9,690.58 and 3,878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.16, 9,690.58 and 3,878.35 is: 5,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.16 : 9,690.58 = 3,878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.16/9,690.58 = 3,878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.16x = 9,690.58 × 3,878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.16x = 37,583,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,393.10/7,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.11

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