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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.83, 9,694.45 and 3,838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.83, 9,694.45 and 3,838.26 is: 5,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.83 : 9,694.45 = 3,838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.83/9,694.45 = 3,838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.83x = 9,694.45 × 3,838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.83x = 37,209,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209,810.06/7,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.90

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