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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.42, 9,692.19 and 3,879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.42, 9,692.19 and 3,879.66 is: 5,353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.42 : 9,692.19 = 3,879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.42/9,692.19 = 3,879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.42x = 9,692.19 × 3,879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.42x = 37,602,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602,401.86/7,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.86

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