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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.07, 9,671.25 and 3,864.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.07, 9,671.25 and 3,864.07 is: 5,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.07 : 9,671.25 = 3,864.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.07/9,671.25 = 3,864.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.07x = 9,671.25 × 3,864.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.07x = 37,370,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370,386.99/7,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.48

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