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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.32, 9,670.99 and 3,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.32, 9,670.99 and 3,864.44 is: 5,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.32 : 9,670.99 = 3,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.32/9,670.99 = 3,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.32x = 9,670.99 × 3,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.32x = 37,372,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372,950.93/7,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.65

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