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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.60, 9,663.54 and 3,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.60, 9,663.54 and 3,858.79 is: 5,325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.60 : 9,663.54 = 3,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.60/9,663.54 = 3,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.60x = 9,663.54 × 3,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.60x = 37,289,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289,503.90/7,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.10

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