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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.68, 9,677.61 and 3,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.68, 9,677.61 and 3,868.87 is: 5,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.68 : 9,677.61 = 3,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.68/9,677.61 = 3,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.68x = 9,677.61 × 3,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.68x = 37,441,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,415.00/7,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.10

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