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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008, 9,671.16 and 3,864.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008, 9,671.16 and 3,864.22 is: 5,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008 : 9,671.16 = 3,864.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008/9,671.16 = 3,864.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008x = 9,671.16 × 3,864.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008x = 37,371,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371,489.90/7,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.69

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