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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.33, 9,663.25 and 3,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.33, 9,663.25 and 3,858.52 is: 5,324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.33 : 9,663.25 = 3,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.33/9,663.25 = 3,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.33x = 9,663.25 × 3,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.33x = 37,285,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,843.39/7,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.78

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