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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.86, 9,670.39 and 3,864.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.86, 9,670.39 and 3,864.05 is: 5,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.86 : 9,670.39 = 3,864.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.86/9,670.39 = 3,864.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.86x = 9,670.39 × 3,864.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.86x = 37,366,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366,870.48/7,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.14

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