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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.68, 9,678.92 and 3,869.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.68, 9,678.92 and 3,869.87 is: 5,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.68 : 9,678.92 = 3,869.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.68/9,678.92 = 3,869.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.68x = 9,678.92 × 3,869.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.68x = 37,456,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456,164.56/7,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.44

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