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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.27, 9,664.97 and 3,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.27, 9,664.97 and 3,859.45 is: 5,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.27 : 9,664.97 = 3,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.27/9,664.97 = 3,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.27x = 9,664.97 × 3,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.27x = 37,301,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,449.17/7,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.29

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