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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.81, 9,691.95 and 3,879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.81, 9,691.95 and 3,879.96 is: 5,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.81 : 9,691.95 = 3,879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.81/9,691.95 = 3,879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.81x = 9,691.95 × 3,879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.81x = 37,604,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604,378.32/7,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.84

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