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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.46, 9,670.28 and 3,863.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.46, 9,670.28 and 3,863.63 is: 5,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.46 : 9,670.28 = 3,863.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.46/9,670.28 = 3,863.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.46x = 9,670.28 × 3,863.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.46x = 37,362,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,362,316.25/7,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.79

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