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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.57, 9,691.11 and 3,878.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.57, 9,691.11 and 3,878.78 is: 5,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.57 : 9,691.11 = 3,878.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.57/9,691.11 = 3,878.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.57x = 9,691.11 × 3,878.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.57x = 37,589,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589,635.19/7,022.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.69

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