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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.26, 9,673.85 and 3,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.26, 9,673.85 and 3,866.24 is: 5,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.26 : 9,673.85 = 3,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.26/9,673.85 = 3,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.26x = 9,673.85 × 3,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.26x = 37,401,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401,459.67/7,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.25

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