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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.01, 9,676.32 and 3,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.01, 9,676.32 and 3,868.13 is: 5,337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.01 : 9,676.32 = 3,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.01/9,676.32 = 3,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.01x = 9,676.32 × 3,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.01x = 37,429,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429,263.68/7,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.88

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