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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.96, 9,670.52 and 3,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.96, 9,670.52 and 3,864.36 is: 5,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.96 : 9,670.52 = 3,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.96/9,670.52 = 3,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.96x = 9,670.52 × 3,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.96x = 37,370,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370,370.67/7,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.56

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