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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.81, 9,670.74 and 3,863.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.81, 9,670.74 and 3,863.99 is: 5,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.81 : 9,670.74 = 3,863.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.81/9,670.74 = 3,863.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.81x = 9,670.74 × 3,863.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.81x = 37,367,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367,594.30/7,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.28

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