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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.94, 9,670.97 and 3,864.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.94, 9,670.97 and 3,864.33 is: 5,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.94 : 9,670.97 = 3,864.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.94/9,670.97 = 3,864.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.94x = 9,670.97 × 3,864.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.94x = 37,371,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371,819.50/7,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.78

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