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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.23, 9,664.02 and 3,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.23, 9,664.02 and 3,859.44 is: 5,325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.23 : 9,664.02 = 3,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.23/9,664.02 = 3,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.23x = 9,664.02 × 3,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.23x = 37,297,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297,705.35/7,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.79

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