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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.41, 9,672.97 and 3,865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.41, 9,672.97 and 3,865.59 is: 5,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.41 : 9,672.97 = 3,865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.41/9,672.97 = 3,865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.41x = 9,672.97 × 3,865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.41x = 37,391,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391,736.10/7,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.51

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