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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.08, 9,671.60 and 3,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.08, 9,671.60 and 3,864.28 is: 5,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.08 : 9,671.60 = 3,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.08/9,671.60 = 3,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.08x = 9,671.60 × 3,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.08x = 37,373,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,373,770.45/7,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.95

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