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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.46, 9,671.65 and 3,864.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.46, 9,671.65 and 3,864.63 is: 5,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.46 : 9,671.65 = 3,864.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.46/9,671.65 = 3,864.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.46x = 9,671.65 × 3,864.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.46x = 37,377,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377,348.74/7,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.18

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