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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.34, 9,664.61 and 3,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.34, 9,664.61 and 3,859.52 is: 5,326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.34 : 9,664.61 = 3,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.34/9,664.61 = 3,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.34x = 9,664.61 × 3,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.34x = 37,300,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300,760.45/7,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.14

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