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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.72, 9,665.58 and 3,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.72, 9,665.58 and 3,860.20 is: 5,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.72 : 9,665.58 = 3,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.72/9,665.58 = 3,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.72x = 9,665.58 × 3,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.72x = 37,311,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311,071.92/7,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.32

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