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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.18, 9,671.34 and 3,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.18, 9,671.34 and 3,864.48 is: 5,333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.18 : 9,671.34 = 3,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.18/9,671.34 = 3,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.18x = 9,671.34 × 3,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.18x = 37,374,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374,700.00/7,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.01

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