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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.43, 9,665.46 and 3,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.43, 9,665.46 and 3,860.60 is: 5,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.43 : 9,665.46 = 3,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.43/9,665.46 = 3,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.43x = 9,665.46 × 3,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.43x = 37,314,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314,426.55/7,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.26

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