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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.59, 9,670.90 and 3,863.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.59, 9,670.90 and 3,863.77 is: 5,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.59 : 9,670.90 = 3,863.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.59/9,670.90 = 3,863.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.59x = 9,670.90 × 3,863.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.59x = 37,366,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366,133.29/7,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.24

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