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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.06, 9,671.23 and 3,864.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.06, 9,671.23 and 3,864.25 is: 5,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.06 : 9,671.23 = 3,864.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.06/9,671.23 = 3,864.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.06x = 9,671.23 × 3,864.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.06x = 37,372,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372,050.53/7,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.72

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