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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.87, 9,675.70 and 3,867.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.87, 9,675.70 and 3,867.85 is: 5,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.87 : 9,675.70 = 3,867.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.87/9,675.70 = 3,867.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.87x = 9,675.70 × 3,867.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.87x = 37,424,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424,180.43/7,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.26

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