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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.92, 9,670.92 and 3,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.92, 9,670.92 and 3,864.12 is: 5,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.92 : 9,670.92 = 3,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.92/9,670.92 = 3,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.92x = 9,670.92 × 3,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.92x = 37,369,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369,595.39/7,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.48

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