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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.20, 9,670.44 and 3,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.20, 9,670.44 and 3,863.92 is: 5,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.20 : 9,670.44 = 3,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.20/9,670.44 = 3,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.20x = 9,670.44 × 3,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.20x = 37,365,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365,806.52/7,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.49

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