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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.04, 9,671.17 and 3,864.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.04, 9,671.17 and 3,864.34 is: 5,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.04 : 9,671.17 = 3,864.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.04/9,671.17 = 3,864.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.04x = 9,671.17 × 3,864.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.04x = 37,372,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372,689.08/7,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.83

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