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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.56, 9,675.12 and 3,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.56, 9,675.12 and 3,867.12 is: 5,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.56 : 9,675.12 = 3,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.56/9,675.12 = 3,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.56x = 9,675.12 × 3,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.56x = 37,414,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414,850.05/7,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.17

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