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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.18, 9,679.62 and 3,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.18, 9,679.62 and 3,870.38 is: 5,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.18 : 9,679.62 = 3,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.18/9,679.62 = 3,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.18x = 9,679.62 × 3,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.18x = 37,463,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,807.66/7,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.15

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