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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.55, 9,670.06 and 3,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.55, 9,670.06 and 3,982.27 is: 5,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.55 : 9,670.06 = 3,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.55/9,670.06 = 3,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.55x = 9,670.06 × 3,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.55x = 38,508,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,508,818.10/7,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.34

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