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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,000.59, 9,660.92 and 3,856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,000.59, 9,660.92 and 3,856.71 is: 5,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,000.59 : 9,660.92 = 3,856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,000.59/9,660.92 = 3,856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,000.59x = 9,660.92 × 3,856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,000.59x = 37,259,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,347.49/7,000.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.32

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