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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.51, 9,691.05 and 3,878.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.51, 9,691.05 and 3,878.69 is: 5,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.51 : 9,691.05 = 3,878.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.51/9,691.05 = 3,878.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.51x = 9,691.05 × 3,878.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.51x = 37,588,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,530.27/7,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.58

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