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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.74, 9,679.88 and 3,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.74, 9,679.88 and 3,870.94 is: 5,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.74 : 9,679.88 = 3,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.74/9,679.88 = 3,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.74x = 9,679.88 × 3,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.74x = 37,470,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,470,234.69/7,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.64

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