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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.69, 9,679.09 and 3,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.69, 9,679.09 and 3,870.08 is: 5,340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.69 : 9,679.09 = 3,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.69/9,679.09 = 3,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.69x = 9,679.09 × 3,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.69x = 37,458,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458,852.63/7,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.82

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