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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.44, 9,672.80 and 3,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.44, 9,672.80 and 3,865.60 is: 5,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.44 : 9,672.80 = 3,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.44/9,672.80 = 3,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.44x = 9,672.80 × 3,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.44x = 37,391,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391,175.68/7,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.40

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