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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.47, 9,663.77 and 3,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.47, 9,663.77 and 3,858.66 is: 5,325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.47 : 9,663.77 = 3,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.47/9,663.77 = 3,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.47x = 9,663.77 × 3,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.47x = 37,289,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289,212.39/7,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.15

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