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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.99, 9,691.72 and 3,879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.99, 9,691.72 and 3,879.18 is: 5,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.99 : 9,691.72 = 3,879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.99/9,691.72 = 3,879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.99x = 9,691.72 × 3,879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.99x = 37,595,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,595,916.69/7,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.26

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