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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.49, 9,677.19 and 3,868.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.49, 9,677.19 and 3,868.67 is: 5,338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.49 : 9,677.19 = 3,868.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.49/9,677.19 = 3,868.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.49x = 9,677.19 × 3,868.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.49x = 37,437,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,854.64/7,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.74

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