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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.96, 9,675.72 and 3,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.96, 9,675.72 and 3,867.36 is: 5,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.96 : 9,675.72 = 3,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.96/9,675.72 = 3,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.96x = 9,675.72 × 3,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.96x = 37,419,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419,492.50/7,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.52

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