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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.38, 9,672.91 and 3,865.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.38, 9,672.91 and 3,865.57 is: 5,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.38 : 9,672.91 = 3,865.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.38/9,672.91 = 3,865.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.38x = 9,672.91 × 3,865.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.38x = 37,391,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391,276.86/7,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.46

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