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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.63, 9,692.61 and 3,836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.63, 9,692.61 and 3,836.97 is: 5,295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.63 : 9,692.61 = 3,836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.63/9,692.61 = 3,836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.63x = 9,692.61 × 3,836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.63x = 37,190,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,253.79/7,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.02

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