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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.54, 9,669.62 and 3,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.54, 9,669.62 and 3,863.12 is: 5,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.54 : 9,669.62 = 3,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.54/9,669.62 = 3,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.54x = 9,669.62 × 3,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.54x = 37,354,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354,902.41/7,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.67

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