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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.32, 9,691.88 and 3,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.32, 9,691.88 and 3,879.44 is: 5,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.32 : 9,691.88 = 3,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.32/9,691.88 = 3,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.32x = 9,691.88 × 3,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.32x = 37,599,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,599,066.95/7,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.46

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