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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.36, 9,663.30 and 3,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.36, 9,663.30 and 3,858.48 is: 5,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.36 : 9,663.30 = 3,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.36/9,663.30 = 3,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.36x = 9,663.30 × 3,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.36x = 37,285,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,649.78/7,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.73

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