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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.99, 9,672.39 and 3,865.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.99, 9,672.39 and 3,865.19 is: 5,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.99 : 9,672.39 = 3,865.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.99/9,672.39 = 3,865.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.99x = 9,672.39 × 3,865.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.99x = 37,385,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,385,576.74/7,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.95

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