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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.53, 9,690.89 and 3,835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.53, 9,690.89 and 3,835.91 is: 5,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.53 : 9,690.89 = 3,835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.53/9,690.89 = 3,835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.53x = 9,690.89 × 3,835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.53x = 37,173,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,415.68/7,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.45

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