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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.44, 9,661.98 and 3,857.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.44, 9,661.98 and 3,857.69 is: 5,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.44 : 9,661.98 = 3,857.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.44/9,661.98 = 3,857.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.44x = 9,661.98 × 3,857.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.44x = 37,272,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,272,962.25/7,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.62

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