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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.76, 9,691.65 and 3,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.76, 9,691.65 and 3,879.24 is: 5,353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.76 : 9,691.65 = 3,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.76/9,691.65 = 3,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.76x = 9,691.65 × 3,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.76x = 37,596,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596,236.35/7,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.48

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