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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.22, 9,690.48 and 3,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.22, 9,690.48 and 3,878.34 is: 5,352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.22 : 9,690.48 = 3,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.22/9,690.48 = 3,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.22x = 9,690.48 × 3,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.22x = 37,582,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582,976.20/7,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.01

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