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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.59, 9,673.07 and 3,865.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.59, 9,673.07 and 3,865.71 is: 5,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.59 : 9,673.07 = 3,865.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.59/9,673.07 = 3,865.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.59x = 9,673.07 × 3,865.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.59x = 37,393,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393,264.10/7,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.59

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