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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.52, 9,665.29 and 3,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.52, 9,665.29 and 3,859.70 is: 5,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.52 : 9,665.29 = 3,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.52/9,665.29 = 3,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.52x = 9,665.29 × 3,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.52x = 37,305,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,305,119.81/7,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.62

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