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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.20, 9,690.78 and 4,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.20, 9,690.78 and 4,039 is: 5,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.20 : 9,690.78 = 4,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.20/9,690.78 = 4,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.20x = 9,690.78 × 4,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.20x = 39,141,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,141,060.42/7,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.90

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