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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.72, 9,670.65 and 3,864.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.72, 9,670.65 and 3,864.11 is: 5,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.72 : 9,670.65 = 3,864.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.72/9,670.65 = 3,864.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.72x = 9,670.65 × 3,864.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.72x = 37,368,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,457.77/7,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.47

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