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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.77, 9,670.79 and 3,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.77, 9,670.79 and 3,821.04 is: 5,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.77 : 9,670.79 = 3,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.77/9,670.79 = 3,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.77x = 9,670.79 × 3,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.77x = 36,952,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,427.07/7,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.07

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