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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.64, 9,678.76 and 3,869.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.64, 9,678.76 and 3,869.82 is: 5,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.64 : 9,678.76 = 3,869.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.64/9,678.76 = 3,869.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.64x = 9,678.76 × 3,869.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.64x = 37,455,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,059.02/7,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.32

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