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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.96, 9,680.58 and 3,871.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.96, 9,680.58 and 3,871.17 is: 5,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.96 : 9,680.58 = 3,871.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.96/9,680.58 = 3,871.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.96x = 9,680.58 × 3,871.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.96x = 37,475,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,475,170.88/7,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.18

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