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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.66, 9,663.68 and 3,858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.66, 9,663.68 and 3,858.85 is: 5,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.66 : 9,663.68 = 3,858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.66/9,663.68 = 3,858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.66x = 9,663.68 × 3,858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.66x = 37,290,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,290,691.57/7,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.22

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