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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.66, 9,678.82 and 3,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.66, 9,678.82 and 3,869.84 is: 5,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.66 : 9,678.82 = 3,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.66/9,678.82 = 3,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.66x = 9,678.82 × 3,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.66x = 37,455,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,484.79/7,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.36

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