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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.72, 9,671.10 and 3,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.72, 9,671.10 and 3,864.20 is: 5,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.72 : 9,671.10 = 3,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.72/9,671.10 = 3,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.72x = 9,671.10 × 3,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.72x = 37,371,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371,064.62/7,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.84

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