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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.26, 9,670.04 and 3,863.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.26, 9,670.04 and 3,863.38 is: 5,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.26 : 9,670.04 = 3,863.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.26/9,670.04 = 3,863.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.26x = 9,670.04 × 3,863.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.26x = 37,359,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359,039.14/7,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.48

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