Problem

Use properties of logarithms to expand the logarithmic expression below as much as possible.
\[
\log _{d} \frac{\sqrt{a} b^{7}}{c^{4}}
\]
\[
\log _{d} \frac{\sqrt{a} b^{7}}{c^{4}}=\square \text { (Simplify your answer.) }
\]

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Finally, we can rewrite the expression in terms of natural logarithms to get the final answer: \(\boxed{\frac{\log a}{2 \log d}+7 \frac{\log b}{\log d}-4 \frac{\log c}{\log d}}\)

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Step 1 :Given the expression \(\log _{d} \frac{\sqrt{a} b^{7}}{c^{4}}\)

Step 2 :We can use the properties of logarithms to simplify this expression.

Step 3 :First, we use the property \(\log_b(m/n) = \log_b(m) - \log_b(n)\) to split the fraction inside the logarithm: \(\log _{d} \sqrt{a} b^{7} - \log _{d} c^{4}\)

Step 4 :Next, we use the property \(\log_b(mn) = \log_b(m) + \log_b(n)\) to split the multiplication inside the first logarithm: \(\log _{d} \sqrt{a} + \log _{d} b^{7} - \log _{d} c^{4}\)

Step 5 :Then, we use the property \(\log_b(m^n) = n \log_b(m)\) to bring down the exponents: \(\frac{1}{2} \log _{d} a + 7 \log _{d} b - 4 \log _{d} c\)

Step 6 :Finally, we can rewrite the expression in terms of natural logarithms to get the final answer: \(\boxed{\frac{\log a}{2 \log d}+7 \frac{\log b}{\log d}-4 \frac{\log c}{\log d}}\)

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