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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.13, 9,669.88 and 3,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.13, 9,669.88 and 3,863.32 is: 5,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.13 : 9,669.88 = 3,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.13/9,669.88 = 3,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.13x = 9,669.88 × 3,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.13x = 37,357,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357,848.65/7,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.40

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