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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.19, 9,662.83 and 3,858.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.19, 9,662.83 and 3,858.36 is: 5,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.19 : 9,662.83 = 3,858.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.19/9,662.83 = 3,858.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.19x = 9,662.83 × 3,858.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.19x = 37,282,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,676.76/7,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.43

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