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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.48, 9,696.11 and 3,839.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.48, 9,696.11 and 3,839.54 is: 5,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.48 : 9,696.11 = 3,839.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.48/9,696.11 = 3,839.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.48x = 9,696.11 × 3,839.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.48x = 37,228,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228,534.51/7,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.32

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