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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.76, 9,671.38 and 5,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.76, 9,671.38 and 5,236.28 is: 7,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.76 : 9,671.38 = 5,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.76/9,671.38 = 5,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.76x = 9,671.38 × 5,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.76x = 50,642,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,642,053.67/7,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.57

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