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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.89, 9,664.80 and 3,860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.89, 9,664.80 and 3,860.10 is: 5,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.89 : 9,664.80 = 3,860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.89/9,664.80 = 3,860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.89x = 9,664.80 × 3,860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.89x = 37,307,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,307,094.48/7,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.62

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