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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.20, 9,679.58 and 3,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.20, 9,679.58 and 3,870.38 is: 5,341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.20 : 9,679.58 = 3,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.20/9,679.58 = 3,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.20x = 9,679.58 × 3,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.20x = 37,463,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,585.09/7,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.11

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