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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.08, 9,672.54 and 3,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.08, 9,672.54 and 3,865.28 is: 5,334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.08 : 9,672.54 = 3,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.08/9,672.54 = 3,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.08x = 9,672.54 × 3,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.08x = 37,387,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,387,075.41/7,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.09

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