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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.13, 9,679.10 and 3,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.13, 9,679.10 and 3,870.32 is: 5,340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.13 : 9,679.10 = 3,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.13/9,679.10 = 3,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.13x = 9,679.10 × 3,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.13x = 37,461,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461,146.56/7,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.81

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