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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.20, 9,678.96 and 3,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.20, 9,678.96 and 3,869.44 is: 5,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.20 : 9,678.96 = 3,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.20/9,678.96 = 3,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.20x = 9,678.96 × 3,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.20x = 37,452,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,452,154.98/7,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.24

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