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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.97, 9,671.99 and 4,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.97, 9,671.99 and 4,356.36 is: 6,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.97 : 9,671.99 = 4,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.97/9,671.99 = 4,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.97x = 9,671.99 × 4,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.97x = 42,134,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,134,670.36/7,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.54

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