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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.48, 9,691.97 and 3,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.48, 9,691.97 and 3,879.68 is: 5,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.48 : 9,691.97 = 3,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.48/9,691.97 = 3,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.48x = 9,691.97 × 3,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.48x = 37,601,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601,674.31/7,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.71

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