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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.54, 9,664.88 and 3,859.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.54, 9,664.88 and 3,859.73 is: 5,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.54 : 9,664.88 = 3,859.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.54/9,664.88 = 3,859.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.54x = 9,664.88 × 3,859.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.54x = 37,303,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303,827.28/7,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.42

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