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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.45, 9,670.28 and 3,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.45, 9,670.28 and 3,863.84 is: 5,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.45 : 9,670.28 = 3,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.45/9,670.28 = 3,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.45x = 9,670.28 × 3,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.45x = 37,364,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364,347.00/7,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.09

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