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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.78, 9,679.95 and 3,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.78, 9,679.95 and 3,870.54 is: 5,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.78 : 9,679.95 = 3,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.78/9,679.95 = 3,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.78x = 9,679.95 × 3,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.78x = 37,466,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466,633.67/7,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.10

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