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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.68, 9,676.41 and 3,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.68, 9,676.41 and 3,868.07 is: 5,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.68 : 9,676.41 = 3,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.68/9,676.41 = 3,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.68x = 9,676.41 × 3,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.68x = 37,429,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429,031.23/7,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.10

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