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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.47, 9,665.15 and 3,859.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.47, 9,665.15 and 3,859.66 is: 5,326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.47 : 9,665.15 = 3,859.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.47/9,665.15 = 3,859.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.47x = 9,665.15 × 3,859.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.47x = 37,304,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,304,192.85/7,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.53

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