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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.32, 9,672.48 and 3,865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.32, 9,672.48 and 3,865.26 is: 5,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.32 : 9,672.48 = 3,865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.32/9,672.48 = 3,865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.32x = 9,672.48 × 3,865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.32x = 37,386,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386,650.04/7,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.85

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