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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.28, 9,665.88 and 3,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.28, 9,665.88 and 3,860.40 is: 5,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.28 : 9,665.88 = 3,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.28/9,665.88 = 3,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.28x = 9,665.88 × 3,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.28x = 37,314,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314,163.15/7,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.34

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