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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.29, 9,671.38 and 3,864.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.29, 9,671.38 and 3,864.47 is: 5,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.29 : 9,671.38 = 3,864.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.29/9,671.38 = 3,864.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.29x = 9,671.38 × 3,864.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.29x = 37,374,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374,772.39/7,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.94

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