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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.52, 9,671.76 and 3,864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.52, 9,671.76 and 3,864.64 is: 5,333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.52 : 9,671.76 = 3,864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.52/9,671.76 = 3,864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.52x = 9,671.76 × 3,864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.52x = 37,377,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377,870.57/7,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.20

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