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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.60, 9,663.86 and 4,351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.60, 9,663.86 and 4,351.01 is: 6,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.60 : 9,663.86 = 4,351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.60/9,663.86 = 4,351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.60x = 9,663.86 × 4,351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.60x = 42,047,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,529.74/7,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.42

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