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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.79, 9,691.44 and 3,878.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.79, 9,691.44 and 3,878.97 is: 5,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.79 : 9,691.44 = 3,878.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.79/9,691.44 = 3,878.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.79x = 9,691.44 × 3,878.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.79x = 37,592,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,592,805.02/7,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.97

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