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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.53, 9,677.91 and 3,869.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.53, 9,677.91 and 3,869.11 is: 5,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.53 : 9,677.91 = 3,869.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.53/9,677.91 = 3,869.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.53x = 9,677.91 × 3,869.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.53x = 37,444,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,898.36/7,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.95

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