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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.27, 9,670.70 and 5,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.27, 9,670.70 and 5,235.80 is: 7,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.27 : 9,670.70 = 5,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.27/9,670.70 = 5,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.27x = 9,670.70 × 5,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.27x = 50,633,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633,815.80/7,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.90

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