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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.76, 9,678.58 and 3,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.76, 9,678.58 and 3,869.94 is: 5,340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.76 : 9,678.58 = 3,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.76/9,678.58 = 3,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.76x = 9,678.58 × 3,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.76x = 37,455,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,523.89/7,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.29

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