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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.50, 9,673.12 and 3,865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.50, 9,673.12 and 3,865.68 is: 5,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.50 : 9,673.12 = 3,865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.50/9,673.12 = 3,865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.50x = 9,673.12 × 3,865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.50x = 37,393,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393,186.52/7,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.64

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