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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.60, 9,676.11 and 3,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.60, 9,676.11 and 3,867.78 is: 5,337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.60 : 9,676.11 = 3,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.60/9,676.11 = 3,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.60x = 9,676.11 × 3,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.60x = 37,425,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425,064.74/7,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.59

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