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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.44, 9,690.89 and 3,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.44, 9,690.89 and 3,835.73 is: 5,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.44 : 9,690.89 = 3,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.44/9,690.89 = 3,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.44x = 9,690.89 × 3,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.44x = 37,171,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,637.50/7,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.27

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