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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.79, 9,670.83 and 3,864.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.79, 9,670.83 and 3,864.09 is: 5,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.79 : 9,670.83 = 3,864.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.79/9,670.83 = 3,864.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.79x = 9,670.83 × 3,864.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.79x = 37,368,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,938.17/7,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.49

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