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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.83, 9,670.79 and 3,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.83, 9,670.79 and 3,864.02 is: 5,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.83 : 9,670.79 = 3,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.83/9,670.79 = 3,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.83x = 9,670.79 × 3,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.83x = 37,368,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,087.28/7,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.34

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