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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.87, 9,673.31 and 3,984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.87, 9,673.31 and 3,984.87 is: 5,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.87 : 9,673.31 = 3,984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.87/9,673.31 = 3,984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.87x = 9,673.31 × 3,984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.87x = 38,546,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546,882.82/7,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.73

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