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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.78, 9,670.71 and 3,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.78, 9,670.71 and 3,864.14 is: 5,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.78 : 9,670.71 = 3,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.78/9,670.71 = 3,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.78x = 9,670.71 × 3,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.78x = 37,368,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,977.34/7,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.50

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