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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.93, 9,691.63 and 3,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.93, 9,691.63 and 3,879.12 is: 5,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.93 : 9,691.63 = 3,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.93/9,691.63 = 3,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.93x = 9,691.63 × 3,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.93x = 37,594,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594,995.77/7,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.18

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