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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.76, 9,691.34 and 3,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.76, 9,691.34 and 3,878.88 is: 5,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.76 : 9,691.34 = 3,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.76/9,691.34 = 3,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.76x = 9,691.34 × 3,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.76x = 37,591,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,591,544.90/7,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.82

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