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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.77, 9,663.84 and 3,858.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.77, 9,663.84 and 3,858.98 is: 5,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.77 : 9,663.84 = 3,858.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.77/9,663.84 = 3,858.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.77x = 9,663.84 × 3,858.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.77x = 37,292,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,292,516.96/7,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.40

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