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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.57, 9,675.98 and 3,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.57, 9,675.98 and 3,867.75 is: 5,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.57 : 9,675.98 = 3,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.57/9,675.98 = 3,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.57x = 9,675.98 × 3,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.57x = 37,424,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424,252.31/7,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.50

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