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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.88, 9,670.74 and 3,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.88, 9,670.74 and 3,821.04 is: 5,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.88 : 9,670.74 = 3,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.88/9,670.74 = 3,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.88x = 9,670.74 × 3,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.88x = 36,952,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,284.37/7,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.96

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