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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.94, 9,697.22 and 3,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.94, 9,697.22 and 3,883.13 is: 5,358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.94 : 9,697.22 = 3,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.94/9,697.22 = 3,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.94x = 9,697.22 × 3,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.94x = 37,655,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655,565.90/7,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.74

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