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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.73, 9,670.23 and 3,863.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.73, 9,670.23 and 3,863.91 is: 5,331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.73 : 9,670.23 = 3,863.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.73/9,670.23 = 3,863.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.73x = 9,670.23 × 3,863.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.73x = 37,364,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364,898.40/7,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.95

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