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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.15, 9,673.97 and 3,866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.15, 9,673.97 and 3,866.33 is: 5,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.15 : 9,673.97 = 3,866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.15/9,673.97 = 3,866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.15x = 9,673.97 × 3,866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.15x = 37,402,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,765.28/7,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.52

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