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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.20, 9,669.80 and 3,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.20, 9,669.80 and 3,863.40 is: 5,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.20 : 9,669.80 = 3,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.20/9,669.80 = 3,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.20x = 9,669.80 × 3,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.20x = 37,358,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358,305.32/7,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.42

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