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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.46, 9,677.18 and 3,868.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.46, 9,677.18 and 3,868.62 is: 5,338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.46 : 9,677.18 = 3,868.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.46/9,677.18 = 3,868.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.46x = 9,677.18 × 3,868.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.46x = 37,437,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,332.09/7,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.69

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