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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.04, 9,670.92 and 3,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.04, 9,670.92 and 3,821.20 is: 5,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.04 : 9,670.92 = 3,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.04/9,670.92 = 3,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.04x = 9,670.92 × 3,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.04x = 36,954,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,954,519.50/7,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.16

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