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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.03, 9,691.79 and 3,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.03, 9,691.79 and 3,879.23 is: 5,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.03 : 9,691.79 = 3,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.03/9,691.79 = 3,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.03x = 9,691.79 × 3,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.03x = 37,596,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596,614.67/7,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.33

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