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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.39, 9,678.22 and 3,869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.39, 9,678.22 and 3,869.51 is: 5,339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.39 : 9,678.22 = 3,869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.39/9,678.22 = 3,869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.39x = 9,678.22 × 3,869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.39x = 37,449,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449,911.01/7,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.78

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