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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.16, 9,666.32 and 3,860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.16, 9,666.32 and 3,860.96 is: 5,328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.16 : 9,666.32 = 3,860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.16/9,666.32 = 3,860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.16x = 9,666.32 × 3,860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.16x = 37,321,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,321,274.87/7,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.44

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