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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.38, 9,690.94 and 3,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.38, 9,690.94 and 3,878.76 is: 5,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.38 : 9,690.94 = 3,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.38/9,690.94 = 3,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.38x = 9,690.94 × 3,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.38x = 37,588,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,830.43/7,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.72

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