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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.74, 9,677.54 and 3,868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.74, 9,677.54 and 3,868.92 is: 5,339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.74 : 9,677.54 = 3,868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.74/9,677.54 = 3,868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.74x = 9,677.54 × 3,868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.74x = 37,441,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,608.71/7,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.08

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