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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.13, 9,669.78 and 3,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.13, 9,669.78 and 3,863.25 is: 5,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.13 : 9,669.78 = 3,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.13/9,669.78 = 3,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.13x = 9,669.78 × 3,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.13x = 37,356,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,356,777.59/7,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.25

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