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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.53, 9,676.53 and 3,868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.53, 9,676.53 and 3,868.11 is: 5,337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.53 : 9,676.53 = 3,868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.53/9,676.53 = 3,868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.53x = 9,676.53 × 3,868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.53x = 37,429,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429,882.46/7,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.57

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