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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.34, 9,690.60 and 3,878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.34, 9,690.60 and 3,878.46 is: 5,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.34 : 9,690.60 = 3,878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.34/9,690.60 = 3,878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.34x = 9,690.60 × 3,878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.34x = 37,584,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,584,604.48/7,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.15

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