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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.56, 9,691.09 and 3,835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.56, 9,691.09 and 3,835.89 is: 5,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.56 : 9,691.09 = 3,835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.56/9,691.09 = 3,835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.56x = 9,691.09 × 3,835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.56x = 37,173,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,955.22/7,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,293.50

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