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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.55, 9,670.29 and 3,820.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.55, 9,670.29 and 3,820.87 is: 5,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.55 : 9,670.29 = 3,820.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.55/9,670.29 = 3,820.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.55x = 9,670.29 × 3,820.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.55x = 36,948,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948,894.03/7,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.73

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