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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.30, 9,671.54 and 3,864.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.30, 9,671.54 and 3,864.47 is: 5,333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.30 : 9,671.54 = 3,864.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.30/9,671.54 = 3,864.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.30x = 9,671.54 × 3,864.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.30x = 37,375,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375,308.50/7,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.01

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