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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.04, 9,672.46 and 3,865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.04, 9,672.46 and 3,865.24 is: 5,334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.04 : 9,672.46 = 3,865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.04/9,672.46 = 3,865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.04x = 9,672.46 × 3,865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.04x = 37,386,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386,379.29/7,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.02

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