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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.21, 9,672.69 and 3,865.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.21, 9,672.69 and 3,865.38 is: 5,334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.21 : 9,672.69 = 3,865.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.21/9,672.69 = 3,865.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.21x = 9,672.69 × 3,865.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.21x = 37,388,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,388,622.47/7,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.21

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