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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.06, 9,660.48 and 3,857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.06, 9,660.48 and 3,857.45 is: 5,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.06 : 9,660.48 = 3,857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.06/9,660.48 = 3,857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.06x = 9,660.48 × 3,857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.06x = 37,264,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264,818.58/7,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.74

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