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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.68, 11,514.56 and 3,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.68, 11,514.56 and 3,971.92 is: 5,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.68 : 11,514.56 = 3,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.68/11,514.56 = 3,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.68x = 11,514.56 × 3,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.68x = 45,734,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,853.58/7,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.29

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