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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.44, 9,679.92 and 3,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.44, 9,679.92 and 3,870.84 is: 5,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.44 : 9,679.92 = 3,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.44/9,679.92 = 3,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.44x = 9,679.92 × 3,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.44x = 37,469,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469,421.53/7,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.76

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