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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.26, 9,679.71 and 3,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.26, 9,679.71 and 3,870.54 is: 5,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.26 : 9,679.71 = 3,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.26/9,679.71 = 3,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.26x = 9,679.71 × 3,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.26x = 37,465,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,465,704.74/7,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.36

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