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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.60, 9,664.91 and 3,859.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.60, 9,664.91 and 3,859.79 is: 5,326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.60 : 9,664.91 = 3,859.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.60/9,664.91 = 3,859.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.60x = 9,664.91 × 3,859.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.60x = 37,304,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,304,522.97/7,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.48

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