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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.69, 9,673.37 and 3,866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.69, 9,673.37 and 3,866.08 is: 5,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.69 : 9,673.37 = 3,866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.69/9,673.37 = 3,866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.69x = 9,673.37 × 3,866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.69x = 37,398,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398,007.77/7,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.19

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