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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.21, 9,676.26 and 3,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.21, 9,676.26 and 3,987.02 is: 5,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.21 : 9,676.26 = 3,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.21/9,676.26 = 3,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.21x = 9,676.26 × 3,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.21x = 38,579,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579,466.34/7,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.54

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