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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.88, 9,673.50 and 3,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.88, 9,673.50 and 3,823.04 is: 5,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.88 : 9,673.50 = 3,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.88/9,673.50 = 3,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.88x = 9,673.50 × 3,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.88x = 36,982,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,982,177.44/7,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.72

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