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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.52, 9,663.91 and 3,858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.52, 9,663.91 and 3,858.70 is: 5,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.52 : 9,663.91 = 3,858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.52/9,663.91 = 3,858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.52x = 9,663.91 × 3,858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.52x = 37,290,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,290,129.52/7,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.24

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