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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.16, 9,679.44 and 3,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.16, 9,679.44 and 3,870.28 is: 5,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.16 : 9,679.44 = 3,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.16/9,679.44 = 3,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.16x = 9,679.44 × 3,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.16x = 37,462,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462,143.04/7,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.93

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