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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.60, 9,680.04 and 3,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.60, 9,680.04 and 3,870.90 is: 5,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.60 : 9,680.04 = 3,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.60/9,680.04 = 3,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.60x = 9,680.04 × 3,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.60x = 37,470,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,470,466.84/7,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.78

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