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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.23, 9,690.74 and 3,878.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.23, 9,690.74 and 3,878.47 is: 5,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.23 : 9,690.74 = 3,878.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.23/9,690.74 = 3,878.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.23x = 9,690.74 × 3,878.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.23x = 37,585,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,585,224.98/7,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.32

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