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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.91, 9,691.02 and 4,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.91, 9,691.02 and 4,038.15 is: 5,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.91 : 9,691.02 = 4,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.91/9,691.02 = 4,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.91x = 9,691.02 × 4,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.91x = 39,133,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,792.41/7,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.30

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