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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.93, 9,679.22 and 3,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.93, 9,679.22 and 3,870.12 is: 5,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.93 : 9,679.22 = 3,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.93/9,679.22 = 3,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.93x = 9,679.22 × 3,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.93x = 37,459,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,459,742.91/7,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.76

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